The Portland Art Museum always makes for a wonderful, enlightening outing. But that’s especially true right now as the museum is putting on two exciting, informative exhibits this winter and spring that aren’t to be missed. Both exhibits showcase the rich contributions of Black Oregonians and African culture to the arts and our local and larger communities.

The first exhibit showcases the work of some of Oregon’s amazing Black artists. The other celebrates African culture through fashion. Be sure to head to the Portland Art Museum soon to experience both of these compelling shows — and to check out the other wonderful galleries and exhibitions.

The Black Artists of Oregon exhibit opened in September 2023 and runs through mid-March 2024.
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Explore the unique artworks in the exhibit, including Isaka Shamsud-Din's Rock of Ages from 1976 (center painting).
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The expansive Portland Art Museum is located on the Park blocks downtown.
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There are 112,000 square feet of gallery space and the museum’s permanent collection includes more than 42,000 works of art.
According to curators, "This exhibition serves to deepen our awareness of the talented artists who have shaped and inspired artists regionally and nationally, and it will be the first of its kind to consider the work of Black artists collectively in Oregon."
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I was blown away by these incredible, inspiring pieces.
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There is so much to explore, but don't forget to check out the fabulous exhibits and galleries in the rest of the museum as well.
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Make time for the fascinating Africa Fashion show. The exhibit arrived in Portland after acclaimed runs at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Brooklyn Museum.
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The show "honors the irresistible creativity, ingenuity, and unstoppable global impact of contemporary African fashions," explains the museum curators.
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The show, which runs through February 18, 2024, was heralded as a “vital and necessary exhibition" by The New Yorker's art critic Hilton Als. I can't wait to see it in person for myself!

For more information about these fantastic exhibits, visit the Portland Art Museum website. If your visit to the museum includes a drive, you may want to stock up on car-friendly snacks and/or eat at the museum’s The PMA Café by the Black Tie Company.

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