Current Exhibition
September 26th - November 1st, 2025
Clark Art Faculty Biennial
an exhibit of artwork by Clark College Art Faculty
Archer Gallery’s 2023 Clark Art Faculty Biennial is an exhibition of recent work by Art Department Faculty Members. The variety of materials and approaches highlighted in this show mirrors the diversity of classes offered at Clark and the very talented artists that teach those classes.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 26th, 2 - 4pm
Artist Talk: Thursday, October 16th, 11-noon
Exhibiting Artists: Allie Syes Alison Lutz Andrea Osuna Ben Rosenberg Bobby Abrahamson Brian Shannon Colin Kippen Damien Gilley Gabriel Parque Grant Hottle (Script by Tobias Peterson) Jennifer Brazelton John Chwekun Kathrena Halsinger Kendra Larson Lisa Conway Michael Al-Jiboori Ray Cooper Senseney Stokes Shawn Records Stephen Hayes Suzy Root
Nov. 13, 2025 - Feb. 13, 2026
tell ___ ‘hi’ from me: the work of self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon.
Opening reception and artist talk: Nov. 13, 2025, 1-4pm.
tell ___ ‘hi’ from me showcases the work of 27 self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon and are members of the Portland-based Progressive Art Studio, North Pole Studio. North Pole Studio is embedded in a nationwide movement of autonomous and unique Progressive Art Studios who provide accessible studio space for disabled, neurodivergent and autistic artists. Emerging in response to Oregon's history of institutionalization and ongoing ableist systems, and standing in direct opposition to the current political climate, North Pole Studio pursues a paradigm shift. A shift that values self-determination above all else. A shift that recognizes diversity as human brilliance, and invites us to expand how we think about storytelling and what it means to live in true community with one another.
This diverse collection of contemporary 2D and 3D works reflects honest creative expression and raw innovation. It honors the vitality of lifelong creative practice and reimagines conventions in art making. The exhibit will travel across the region throughout 2025 and 2026, amplifying the voices of artists whose perspectives have long been marginalized. It invites the viewer to deepen their understanding of the Progressive Art Studio movement and artists working within it, both regionally and nationally. tell ___ ‘hi’ from me offers a warm greeting and a long overdue introduction. It speaks to presence, persistence, and belonging: ‘we’ve always been here, won’t you get to know us?’ ... ‘it’s time you get to know us’.
About North Pole Studio
North Pole Studio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Progressive Art Studio that is based in Portland, OR. North Pole Studio supports careers in the arts, and exists to increase opportunities for artists with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities to thrive as active members of the arts community. The studio fosters self-determination and facilitates meaningful connections through total engagement in the arts.
March 5 - May 6th, 2026
2026 Artist in Residence: Nan Curtis
Nan Curtis received her MFA from the University of Cincinnati & BA from the College of Wooster. Curtis's practice is interdisciplinary, mining site, home and personal narrative to reframe what can be considered mundane. Major exhibitions include Mira Costa College, San Diego; DiverseWorks, Houston; Tacoma Art Museum; ConsolidatedWorks, Seattle; Linfield College, OR; Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA), Elizabeth Leach, Williamson/Knight, 1430Contemporary, NINE & The Art Gym in Portland.
Nan Curtis was chosen to be our 2026 Artist in Residence because her work is of the highest caliber and she has experience designing and organizing dynamic workshops for post-secondary students. We are excited to welcome her to our community next year.
Opening Reception: Thur., March 5th, 2026 (noon - 4pm)
Artist Talk: Tues., April 14th , 1 - 2pm, PUB, room 161
Workshop 1: April 29th, 2026, 1- 2pm, Archer Gallery
Workshop 2: May 5th, 2026, 12 – 1:30PM, Archer Gallery
Closing Reception: Wed. May 6th, 2026 (noon - 4pm)
Image: “Mt Pile”, 2024, steel armature, carpet, rubber, canvas, blankets, crocheted afghans, rope, raw cotton, mylar.
May 21st - June 18th, 2026
2026 Art Student Annual
Archer Gallery’s Art Student Annual 2024 will be a juried exhibit of Clark College art students’ work created in the past year chosen by their Clark College art professors. The strength and breath of this artwork reflects the hard work, dedication, and unique voices of Clark Students.
ART SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED: May 7- 12, 2026
FACULTY JURY PROCESS: May 13 - 16, 2026
INSTALLATION: May 18 - 20, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, May 21st, 3 - 5pm
PHOENIX UNVEILING and CLOSING RECEPTION: Tuesday, June 16, 1 - 3pm.
ART PICK UPDATES: June 18 - 22, 2026