PDX CONTEMPORARY ART

05/12/2026

I attended this informative gathering of dedicated individuals and institutions in support of children's education, well-being, and opportunity. It was organized by the ever-hardworking, sensible Maxine Dexter. The panelists were caring and strong in their beliefs, each citing facts to support their point of view. They all agreed that each of us needs to care about not only our own children and neighbors but for all children in every neighborhood in Portland. Our city can be better. The major message was that each of us can help make changes for healthier, happier future for Portland and beyond but only if we speak up and take actions within our communities. Everyone has connections and knowledge...use them for good. Don't feel helpless but listen to different points of views, learn, be open, help to make Portland a better city and world a better place for all children.
The gallery and I have supported a number of the groups that were in attendance: Friendly House, NAYA, Friends of Seasonal Workers, Transitions Projects, and others. They do so much with so little!
The second photo is of Valerie Schiller, a truly dedicated teacher newly elected to OEA. She clearly knows that each student is an individual and needs to be seen, encouraged, and educated in a way they can be their best.
Peace to all.
Jane Beebe

05/03/2026

On a fine day, a happy reception for Jenene Nagy. Second photo of "the three graces" who always show up for their fellow artists. good weekend, everyone.

04/17/2026

Look what Danielle Knapp brought us!
She is curator of Art at JSMOA at UofO.
Beautiful new book James Lavadour: Land of Origin presents the most comprehensive survey to date of works by painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). Spanning five decades of work, this national retrospective celebrates Lavadour’s deep connection to the eastern Oregon landscape, particularly the Umatilla Indian Reservation and surrounding Blue Mountains region where the artist has spent most of his life, and recognizes his esteemed place in contemporary American painting.

The exhibition and catalogue includes nearly thirty of Lavadour’s magnificent signature grid paintings, works on individual panels, and prints, most of which have never been exhibited together. The catalogue includes essays by exhibition curator and JSMA McCosh Curator Danielle Knapp and guest writers Meagan Atiyeh, Rebecca Dobkins, and Marie Watt; an interview with Lavadour and former JSMA Executive Director John Weber; a fully illustrated checklist with additional images of representative works; and a comprehensive artist’s CV.

03/30/2026

Thank you to all the many, many nice, interesting and enthusiastic people who visited us at Drawing Now Paris. It was a pleasure to meet you. Some invited us to special places, such as the apartment of the writer, poet, musician, craftsman and supporter of American jazz musicians Miles Davis and Duke Ellington and others. It was particularly touching to us because Boris Vian died too soon and although he had friends and some recognition while he was living, he became more famous and admired after he died. It seems that is true of Dan May. The French artists, collectors and institutional individuals so admire and understand Dan's art. We were thanked and thanked for exhibiting D.E.May's "beautiful, simple, sensitive art, their favorite of all".
All the four different books we brought to the fair were purchased until we ran out. Probably 50 books. The sculptures and wall collages collectors purchased will live on in Paris. We hope somehow Dan knows, his friends and supporters will. #

03/28/2026

Proud of Portland while we are in Paris today.

03/27/2026

Today is the third day of Drawing Now Paris where we are exhibiting D.E. May’s constructions, drawings, and books. Just tomorrow and Sunday remaining at Carreau du Temple, Paris, France. We would love to meet you at booth C11!

03/25/2026

It's the first day of Drawing Now Paris where we are exhibiting D.E.May's constructions and drawings.
March 24-29 at Carreau du Temple.

02/08/2026

Last day of ZonaMaco Art Fair.
Dutch/Mexican photographer Bob Schalkwijk whose photos we exhibited here 2020 and Susan Suebert meeting by her ambrotypes. This years curator Luis Graham Castillo brought by freinds of the fair. Pauli Ochi, Ochi Gallery (LA and Sun Valley) visited and Chritina Mittermeier nature conservationist and photographer is exhibiting at Icon the booth next door This year's curator Luis Graham Castillo brought by freinds of the fair.

02/04/2026

This kind person, Milo Gatti, of a mega international gallery Galleria Continua not only offered to help us install ...he did. He showed up at our booth with a local installer and just like that put up a number of artworks, wouldn't accept payment and said we need to help each other. Kindness of a stranger, now a friend was incredibly and blessly timed.
kindness at ZonaMaco Art Fair is the norm. The fair is looking fantastic with a mix of fine art, old and new, design products and antiques.
Visit Milo's booth, Galleria Continue SRI.

11/20/2025

10/18/2025

James Lavadour’s retrospective- James Lavadour: Land of Origin, beautifully curated by Danielle Knapp, and the final show of John Weber's directorship before retirement. It is at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon through January 11, 2026. James and I have been working together for almost 30 years!
PDX is so lucky to represent James Lavadour and all "our" artists.