Current Exhibition
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free to the public.
Centennial Exhibition
On view in the OAC Gallery September 3 – 24, 2026
For one hundred years, the Oregon Art Center has been a home for artists in Portland — a place to learn, create, and share work with the community. The Centennial Exhibition celebrates that century of creativity with a showcase of work from OAC's own community of artists, featuring students, instructors, and award winners together in one gallery. Forty-four artists are participating, each contributing a personal statement alongside their work, offering a look at the voices and perspectives that have shaped OAC across generations.
2026 Exhibition Schedule
February
Figure Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror Austin Eddy
Opens Thursday, February 5, 2026
On view in the gallery February 5 - 26, 2026
March
Portrait Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Zhaoming Wu
Opens Thursday, March 5, 2026
On view in the gallery March 5 - 26, 2026
April
Photography Exhibition
In partnership with the Portland Photographers Forum.
Open to the public. Juror: Bob Bergstrom
Opens Thursday, April 2, 2026
On view in the gallery April 2 - 30, 2026
May
Water Media Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Sandra Pearce
Opens Thursday, May 7, 2026
On view in the gallery May 7 - 28, 2026
June
Rose City Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Scott Conary
Opens Thursday, June 4, 2026
On view in the gallery June 4 - 25, 2026
July
Lean Into Abstraction
Open to the public.
Juror: Jef Gunn
Opens Thursday, July 2, 2026
On view in the gallery July 2 - 30, 2026
August
Plein Air Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Mike Hernandez
Opens Thursday, August 6, 2026
On view in the gallery August 6 - 27, 2026
September
Centennial Celebration
Curated exhibition.
Not taking submissions.
Opens Thursday, September 3, 2026
On view in the gallery September 3 - 24, 2026
October
Oil Media Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Suzy Kitman
Opens Thursday, October 1, 2026
On view in the gallery October 1 - 29, 2026
November
Veterans’ Showcase
Open only to US Military Veterans.
Non-juried.
Opens Thursday, November 5, 2026
On view in the gallery November 5 - 25, 2026
December
12”x 12” Show & Sale
Open to the public.
Non-juried.
Opens Thursday, December 3, 2026
On view in the gallery December 3 - 30, 2026