Visual Art

Dream Refuge for Children Imprisoned Opening

Japanese American Museum of Oregon 411 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for the opening of Na Omi Judy Shintani's Dream Refuge for Children Imprisoned, an installation exploring the trauma experienced by incarcerated children. There will be a special preview reception for Friends of JAMO members from 5-6pm and then we will be open to the general public from 6-8pm. The artist will be in […]

I Am an American Exhibition

The Immigrant Story, in collaboration with eminent Portland photographer Jim Lommasson and conceptual artist Roberta Wong, is presenting a powerful new exhibition, “I Am an American: Stories of Exclusion and Belonging.” This important presentation includes photographs, objects and conceptual art, all designed to draw attention to the experiences of Asian Americans.

Jerry Takigawa Book Signing

Japanese American Museum of Oregon 411 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, United States

Jerry Takigawa will be at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon to sign copies of his new book, Balancing Cultures. Takigawa's work will be included in the upcoming exhibition Resilience–A Sansei Sense of Legacy, of which he is also the co-curator. Come on by, get your copy of the book, and meet the artist: Sunday, […]

Artist Talk with Tom Nakashima

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education 724 NW Davis Street, Portland

Please join us for an afternoon with artist and curator Tom Nakashima as part of the exhibition Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy. Artist Talk with Tom Nakashima Sunday, October 2 2pm Oregon Jewish Museum 724 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209 Free; No registration required Tom Nakashima will give insight into his career as an […]

First Thursday Community Celebration

Japanese American Museum of Oregon 411 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us at the museum for a celebration of all that we have accomplished together to create our community-sourced collaborative art exhibition.

Artist Talk with Kip Fulbeck

220 NW 2nd Ave, 8th Floor 220 NW 2nd Ave, 8th Floor, Portland, OR, United States

Photographer Kip Fulbeck visits Portland to discuss The Hapa Project, an exploration of multiracial Asian American heritage. Sunday, May 21 2:00-3:00pm 220 NW 2nd Ave, 8th Floor Portland, OR 97209 (in the former NW Natural building) Reserve Seats Photographer Kip Fulbeck revisits his popular Hapa Project with hapa.me, an exploration of multiracial Asian American heritage. […]

Friends of JAMO Reception: A Sense of Place

Japanese American Museum of Oregon 411 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, United States

Friends of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon Exclusive Opening and Reception Event for A Sense of Place: The Art of George Tsutakawa This is an invite-only event and registration is required. Gain access to exclusive events, free admission, and discounts at the museum store by joining here. RSVPs for this event are now closed. […]