Upcoming
Join us for the opening night of TBA at Elbow Room’s GOOD DANG WEEKNIGHT!—a bingo night and live music show/fundraiser to benefit Elbow Room, a nonprofit community art studio and gallery space focused on providing artistic mentorship, material support, and meaningful exhibition opportunities to artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Portland, OR.
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Past
You are cordially invited to Funhouse, PICA’s 2026 annual gala, taking place where the fun never ends: the Historic Dance Pavilion at Oaks Park. Come curious.
Learn moreGood Dang Weekend 2 is a bingo fundraiser and dance party to benefit Elbow Room, a nonprofit community art studio and gallery space focused on providing artistic mentorship, material support, and meaningful exhibition opportunities to artists with intellectual developmental disabilities in Portland.
Learn moreDuring TBA:25, come gather in PICA’s Bar Garden for shared meals that bring artists, crew, and community together. PICA’s Bar Garden is home for the TBA:25 Opening Night Dinner, pre-show box meals with artists, and post-show chats over a drink.
Learn moreOn June 7, join PICA on the twilit waters of the Willamette River for Obsidian, the 2025 edition of our Annual Fundraiser: a one-of-a-kind dinner cruise aboard the Portland Spirit. Come together with a vibrant constellation of fellow champions for contemporary art and enjoy an evening of extraordinary support for PICA.
Learn moreGood Dang Weekend is a fundraiser, dance party, and bingo event hosted by Kye Alive of Club Alive to benefit Elbow Room, a nonprofit community art studio and gallery space dedicated to supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn moreDear artists, supporters, misfits, and friends, you are cordially invited to our campy, perfectly imperfect, and totally over-the-top PICA Prom, happening on the evening of Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Learn moreCelebrate the start of TBA:22 at our Opening Night with a headlining performance by renowned Los Angeles-based musician San Cha.
Learn moreState of Being PICA’s 2022 Spring Fundraiser, State of Being, is a chance to get out and BE together. This outdoor/indoor event is a time to let loose, express yourself, and raise funds in the name of contemporary art. State of Being is the excuse you’ve been waiting to don your finest dopamine duds! Power clash, layer, and experiment, but most importantly, BE YOU, COME AS YOU ARE, AND SUPPORT PICA. This is not your typical fundraiser—this is an active exchange. Parties are back, and we are all here to bring it.
Learn moreBloom is an open-air, sliding scale, community-oriented fundraising event for Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA).
Learn moreA Virtual Fundraiser for PICA
Learn moreA convocation for all! Our inaugural and first-ever TBA Block Party BBQ is a chance for artists, audiences, neighbors, and staff to kick off the festival over a casual, celebratory meal, featuring legendary barbecue from Po'Shines. In years past, the Opening Night Dinner was a lovely but exclusive affair. Now celebrating the third year in our home on NE Hancock St., the Block Party BBQ is open to all, an accessible and welcoming shared meal—all are invited!
Learn moreJoin PICA for Hot House, a party with purpose. Our botanical garden awaits with magic, costumes, special guests, hosted cocktail bar, and many more surprises. For one night only, step into our eclectic greenhouse to dream big with us as we set down our roots in Northeast Portland. Help us continue to make the world safe for contemporary art!
Learn moreImmerse yourself in an evening of art and celebration… in masks. Socialize amongst eight foot mirrored trees while basking in the glow of “The Sphere.” Cultural courtesans Helvetica Font, Flawless and special guest Pepper Pepper will Drag you through the evening’s layered narrative. Designers from Nike, Axiom, Set, & IDL have created large scale installations to transport you through an evening of fantasy. A special ritual performance by Holcombe Waller & Akela Jaffi will be followed by a live tribute to David Bowie. Portrait Experience by award-winning photographer Gia Goodrich. Beacon Sound & Perfect Health provide the soundtrack for the evening.
Learn moreSome of our favorite artists are creating exclusive limited edition garments to sell at our favorite West End shops during the weekend of December 2nd! Buy something for yourself, a holiday gift, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and know that your purchase goes to support PICA's mission.
Learn moreThere’s no place like home… gather with us at the PICA family table with friends and artists for an unforgettable feast from Stacey Givens of The Side Yard Farm.
Learn moreOPENING NIGHT DINNER AT THE WORKS! To kick off the first night of TBA:15, this year's Opening Night Dinner guests will enjoy a sneak peek of the Festival's visual art program and a champagne toast before being whisked away to dine at our TBA:15 central hub. This year’s dinner will highlight everything from the season’s bounty, expertly prepared with love by the accomplished chefs of Feastworks. Gather at the PICA family table with friends and artists for a radiant late summer feast that is not to be missed!
Learn moreGet a first look at our home for TBA:14 as we officially kick off the first night of the Festival with Opening Night Dinner. This year's dinner will be a nomadic block party, a "seed to plate" local meal crafted by Stacey Givens (The Side Yard Farm and The Nomadic Chef) with table vessels designed by Daniel Duford. Givens is a combination urban farmer and chef, working closely with other farmers, ranchers, and artists as collaborators and sourcing every element of the meal as locally as possible.
Learn moreGet your first look at our new home for TBA, as we officially kick off the first night of the Festival. Gather with all of your PICA friends and artists as Mitchell Wines begins the celebration with a proper christening of THE WORKS (champagne across the bow?!).
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