Portland 2012 Biennial

Portland2012 celebrates Oregon artists whose work is defining and advancing contemporary art. Curator Prudence F. Roberts, has selected 24 artists/teams who will present their work at five venues citywide. Roberts' choices represent a broad range of contemporary media, from craft traditions to social practice, installation, photography, painting and film/video. Most of the artists will be exhibiting work not previously shown in Portland or creating new works specifically for the Biennial. 

The Art Gym, Marylhurst University February 27 - April 4 Tue-Sun, 12 to 4 pm Opening Reception: Sun Feb 26, 3 to 5 pm Gallery Talk: Thu March 15, 12 pm 17600 Pacific Highway, Portland (503) 699-6243   PDX Across the Hall February 28 - March 31 Tue-Sat, 11 am to 6 pm First Thursday, March 1, 11 am to 8 pm 929 NW Flanders, Portland (503) 222-0063

Helzer Art Gallery, PCC Rock Creek March 5 - April 14 Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 10 am to 4 pm Reception for the Artist:      Mon March 5, 6 to 8 pm Gallery Talk: Fri March 9, 12:30 pm 17705 NW Springville Road, Portland (971) 722-7213 Disjecta March 11 - April 28 Fri-Sun, 12 to 6 pm Opening Reception:      Sat March 10, 6 to 10 pm Biennial Panel Discussion:      Sun April 1, 1:30 to 3 pm Hand2Mouth Performances:      Fri April 20 & Sat April 21, 8 pm 8371 N Interstate Avenue, Portland (503) 286-9449 White Box, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon in Portland April 1 - May 19 Tue- Sat, 12 to 6 pm Opening Reception: March 31, 6:30 to 9 pm First Thursdays, 12 to 8 pm 24 NW First Avenue, Portland (503) 412-3689