Now on view, a solo exhibition featuring artist Kate Newby who was commissioned for the large-scale ceramic tile installation titled The Sound of Trees. Extending 75 feet along the terminal, The Sound of Trees is composed of more than 1,500 hand-formed ceramic tiles. Each has been shaped, impressed, glazed, and fired by the artist, holding…
Curated by Ben Buswell of OPENS Gallery, this new exhibition in the Concourse E Extension Display Case is a playful and visual study of nature. Intricately painted and cut paper moths by Chris Knight interplay with colorful paintings of sea creatures on wood panel by Preston Graves. Both artists are driven by curiosity and close…
World renowned animation studio SHADOWMACHINE captivates viewers of all ages with two dynamic exhibitions in PDX’s North and South display cases post-security within PDX’s new Concourse Connector. On view through July 2025, the exhibitions highlight the artistry of stop animation film making and the talented Portland-based team at SHADOWMACHINE. The North side display case features…
Photographer Ron Jude captures the raw materials and systems of the geological world that have taken place for eons and continue to do so despite growing human intervention. Seven large-scale, black and white photographs will captivate viewers post-security within Portland International Airport’s Concourse B/C Connector on view through January 2026. This exhibition, titled 12 Hz…
Hiroko Cannon’s exhibition aptly titled Life With Wings, is an homage to the region’s local bird and plant life, now on view post-security within Concourse B through September 2025. Hiroko Cannon is a notable and celebrated regional artist producing finely detailed watercolor paintings which have been reproduced and printed at a large scale for this…
An immersive exhibition featuring photographs by Pablo Velasco is now on view in PDX’s PACR Rental Car Lobby. Titled “Convergence”, this exhibition embodies Velasco’s pursuit of new experiences, a deep appreciation for the natural world, and love for the technical process of photography. Originally from Quito, Ecuador, Velasco spent his early 20s working as a…
Stories are both history and prophecy—time is circular—stories are among our most potent tools for restoring the land and our relationship to it. -Robin Kimmerer Owed to The Mountain is a wondrous expertly crafted sculptural artist book about Mt. Hood by Portland artist Diane Jacobs. On view post-security in Concourse D of PDX within the…
Celebrating summer travel and Pacific Northwest heritage, the PDX Art Program is honored to present an exhibition of sixteen splendid black and white photographs by Portland-based artist and architect Harley Cowan. Cowan’s PDX exhibition, aptly titled Historic Wonderland, is currently on view post-security within the Concourse B/C Connector (located on four walls of the SW…
The PDX Rotating Art Program is thrilled to unveil a colorful and fascinatingly complex new large-scale mural this summer pre-security in North Baggage Claim. By Portland, Oregon based artist and designer Reshidev RK, this exciting new mural titled PDXPLORE pops with Portland’s intricacies, people, personalities, and the vibrant flavor of the city and the Pacific Northwest….
In an effort to showcase the diversity of our region, highlight the Port of Portland’s commitment to equity, and also take a fresh approach to art in the airport, a spirited large-scale hand-painted mural titled A Place Called Home was created in partnership with Portland Street Art Alliance and two local Portland artists: Alex Chiu and Jeremy…
