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Public Art Collection

OCC's public art is worth over $2 million and is one of the largest convention center collections. Explore it with a self-guided walking tour.
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Lucinda Parker. River Song, 1990. Mural painting.

Our not-so-hidden art treasures

From Principia, the world’s largest Foucault pendulum, to Ode to a Men’s Restroom, our art collection captures Portland’s sometimes perplexing but always fun-loving personality.

Our public art collection is valued at well over $2 million and is one of the largest and most varied to be featured in any convention center. The collection was funded by the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) Percent for Art program, two National Endowment for the Arts grants, and contributions by the Oregon Arts Commission, corporations and individuals. The collection came in two installments, one at the opening of the building in 1990 and again in 2003 during the building expansion.

Discover our not-so-hidden art treasures during your visit. Stop by the Visitor Information Desk in the MLK Lobby for a copy of a self-guided art walking tour, or download one right now.

FY21 OCC Public Art Walk Brochure.pdf

FY21 OCC Public Art Walk Brochure.pdfAdobe PDF, 1.17 MB

 

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Current events

  • Mar 20—Mar 252023 TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo
  • Mar 21—Mar 21INTERFACE 2023
  • Mar 25—Mar 29Mass Timber Conference 2023
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  • May. 19, 2021Oregon Convention Center proudly supports All4Oregon’s 500,000 vaccination milestone
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