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'84
William P Gefroh - Still doodling in my hermit shack...
'88
Linda Hutchins - I am presenting a video installation by my husband, who died in February, 2024: John T. Montague: Willamette Greenway 45.52951° N, 122.67341° W October 3 - November 2, 2024 Wednesday - Saturday 12-5 pm First Thursday October 3, 5-8 pm Nine Gallery (within Blue Sky) 122 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR
'89
Remedios Rapoport - This year’s Art that Matters to the Planet exhibition takes its theme from Wild America, the chronicle of a 100-day, 30,000-mile journey undertaken by Roger Tory Peterson and his British counterpart, James Fisher. RTPI has invited artists from throughout the world to revisit this seminal work of exploration and discovery. This exhibition will explore the relationship between place and identity and depict the breadth and depth of American land and its histories. 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Wild America, a classic in environmental literature and art. It has inspired generations of artists, conservationists, and birders, including Kenn Kaufman, who is the guest juror for the exhibition. As a boy, Kaufman was strongly influenced by the artwork and writing of Roger Tory Peterson. Wild America inspired Kaufman to pursue birds all over North America while he was still a teenager—an adventure later chronicled in his own classic work of environmental non-fiction, Kingbird Highway. An accomplished writer, artist and leader of international birding tours, Kaufman has authored or co-authored 14 books about birds and nature, including his most recent book, The Birds That Audubon Missed. Exhibition Date: 3/29/25–7/27/25 Link: Art that Matters to the Planet: Wild America
Margaret Synan-Russell - HI, I am happy to announce that I just retired after 32 years of being an art teacher. I am rebuilding my art practice. I would love to connect with folks from PNCA '89 or there about. Recent work can be found at www.margaretsynan.com
Remedios Rapoport - My Gentle Revolution body of work now includes the series Sacred Earth Holy Water with paintings of nature from my homelands in the Pacific Northwest. A feature show of this work at Grover Gallery, Port Townsend in June/July, stimulated interest where now Freeman Falls from that show has been accepted into the CAM Biennial 2024. CAM Biennial 2024, Oct. 11 – Dec. 29, 2024. Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 info@coosartmuseum.org
'93
Lisa Brinkman - Lisa Brinkman, BFA 93, has been selected to exhibit her eco-printed botanical paintings at Maude Kern’s Art Center from August 2 to August 23, 2024.Group show with Carissa Burkett’s sculptures and Leanne Ellis’s collage.
• Opening reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 pm. Artist Talk: August 3, 1-2 pm
• Location: Maude Kerns Art Center 1910 East 15th Avenue. Eugene, Oregon 97403
Gallery Hours:
• Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
'95
Chelsea Biondolillo - Three of my mixed media and paper collages are included in the juried show, “Love is Love” running through February 26th at the Art at the Cave gallery in Vancouver, WA.
Holly White-Gehrt - PNCA 1995 Studio Art graduate Holly White-Gehrt founded the Texas Hill Country Atelier in the picturesque small town of Kerrville, Texas. Now entering its eighth year, and second year as the non-profit organization it evolved into, TX HCA offers four levels of programming: a 3-4 year Core Atelier, 5 week classes in Landscape Painting, 3-4 day workshops by visiting artists, and weekly open studio life drawing sessions. Holly would be delighted to welcome any PNCA alumnus for a visit!
Eric H. Cline - 1177 B.C. tells the story of one of history’s greatest mysteries: what caused the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean to collapse more than three thousand years ago, bringing the Late Bronze Age to an abrupt end? In this vivid and captivating full-color graphic adaptation of the landmark book, author-illustrator Glynnis Fawkes invites us to follow two young friends living in the aftermath of the cataclysm as they unravel why it happened—and reveal important lessons for today’s interconnected and vulnerable world.
Glynnis Fawkes - My graphic adaptation of Eric Cline's 1177BC was published this April. Eric Cline’s 1177 B.C. tells the story of one of history’s greatest mysteries: what caused the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean to collapse more than three thousand years ago, bringing the Late Bronze Age to an abrupt end? In this vivid and captivating full-color graphic adaptation of the landmark book, author-illustrator Glynnis Fawkes invites us to follow two young friends living in the aftermath of the cataclysm as they unravel why it happened—and reveal important lessons for today’s interconnected and vulnerable world. “1177 B.C. is a spectacular achievement—deftly adapted, beautifully drawn, and captivatingly colored by Glynnis Fawkes. . . . [She] doesn’t just bring history alive, she propels it across the page in an accessible, gripping way.”—Alison Bechdel, New York Times bestselling author of Fun Home.
Holly White-Gehrt - In the last year, I opened my own non-profit art school, Texas Hill Country Atelier. We teach the fundamentals of painting and drawing. Although I teach a traditional approach that I learned in an Atelier, I'm proud that my Atelier is richly informed with an understanding and deep appreciation for Modern and Postmodern Art. This sets TX HCA apart from other Ateliers, and I have my excellent education at PNCA to thank. Shout out to Anne Johnson, who significantly influenced my art and worldview.
'98
Janelle Schneider (Pierce) - Checking in! Currently with Nike as Senior Manager of Virtual Material Design, I lead a team who collaborates on footwear product creation. In my studio I also create acrylic paintings on canvas. My painting titled "New Coat" has been included in Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 52. Studio Visit is a series of juried artist books produced by the publishers of New American Paintings. Washington County Art Alliance Open Studios event 2024 is just around the corner - October Saturday and Sunday October 19-20th. Special limited edition signed prints of "Out For a Spin", "Last Dance" and "Night Life", "Gale" and "Lullaby" will be available only in my studio during the event. Come visit me in my studio, say hello and talk art with me! I am also excited to share that my recently completed paintings; "Gale" "Lullaby" and "Out For a Spin", "Last Dance" and "Night Life" will be exhibited in The Curio: Presented by the Beaverton Arts Market at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. Exhibition Schedule Friday, November 1 Exhibit & Sale opens Artist Reception & First Friday event, 6 – 9 PM Friday, December 6 First Friday event, 6 – 9 PM Monday, December 23 Exhibition closes Exhibition hours & Location The Reser 12625 SW Crescent St Beaverton OR 97005
Cydney (CJ) French - PNCA, last class at the museum school. Circa 1998. Art making is a continuous process. I will always make marks. I make marks in a variety of ways. I’ve always been multidisciplinary. After PNCA, I continued taking photographs. I went to massage school at East West College of the Healing Arts. I studied with elders and learn traditional Medicine ways. I have a variety of tools at my easel, and also my medicine basket. I paint now in addition to pics. Starting in the fall, I have been accepted into OHSU school of nursing program. It’s an accelerated program that will launch me out into a wider circle of mark making and connection. I plan to leave the country once my youngest daughter is through high school. Not so far away. Off to lands that have adventure in their title! I remember those days fondly. We touch each other, you know? I carry you with me. Reach out to me: @cydneyfrenchartist (insta).
'99
Kathan Zetrzan - Kathan Zerzan, class of 1999, celebrates her move and return to the Studio with an artist talk and current exhibit of "Greetings from Palestine" featuring their current work. New and current students, alumnae, and the general public are invited for open discussion.
• Date: August 1, 2024
• Time: 6 pm-8 pm
• Place: Upshur Building #610. Kathan Zerzan Studio. 1801 NW Upshur Street. Portland, Oregon 97209
'01
Tim Bovey - I’ve recently updated my portfolio and website. You can view it by clicking on the link below. You can also signup for my monthly newsletter to keep up with the latest. Thanks, enjoy! https://www.timbovey.com/selected-work
'04
Ryan Alexander-Tanner - has recently been elected Chairman of the Mervyn Seldon Charitable Arts Trust. He will lead a small board who will select arts organizations to be beneficiaries of a trust left by educator and arts appreciator Mervyn Seldon.
Tamara English - Tamara English’s artwork will be featured in two upcoming exhibitions in the Pacific Northwest. The Heart Is A Garden exhibition opens in September at the Clymer Museum of Art in Ellensburg, WA. Another exhibition of her work opens in January 2025 at Clark College. This exhibition is being curated by PNCA Alumna Kendra Larson ‘04.
'06
Erin Walters - I traveled to New Orleans in February as Key Makeup Artist for principle performers in Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Half Time Show.
Sara Kaltwasser - Currently living and working in Baltimore City, MD. Have been teaching at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) for 6 years in the Graduate Studies Program. Recently wrapped up a 5 year position as the Artist in Residence at the Keswick MultiCare Campus where I supported art engagement and health-based programming with older adults. Having been serving as the Associate Director of Community Art & Service at MICA for the last year, where I mentor/assist undergraduate and graduate students, working with community partners in Baltimore. I am also a Board Member of Art Against Ageism, a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization that leverages art and creativity to combat ageism.
Erin Walters was Key Makeup Artist for dancers and performers in the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas.
'08
Sarah Farahat - Sarah Farahat continues to teach part-time in the Intermedia department at her alma mater, PNCA. She is busy putting up a show of installation and collage work at PPSTMM on 323 NE Wygant, which opens June 21st from 6 to 8 p.m.
'09
Thom Wheeler Castillo - DVCAI International Cultural Exchange Panama 2025 Talking Across Difference. This is my fourth trip with Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, and our second visit with Panamanian artists' across the country including the city, Colon, and Portobello. This trip will include a site visit to the Panama Canal, visits with cultural institutions but most importantly, studio visits with artists that foster dialogue and lay the groundwork for further exchanges.
'14
Amanda Zito - Released The Motorcycle Camp Cookbook for pre-order on Indiegogo and was fully funded in the first two hours. Amanda's debut cookbook includes 70 single serve recipes for camping. Amanda wrote, photographed, illustrated, designed and self published the book. It hit the front page of the Indiegogo website in the first 24 hours.
'15
Tara Angelina (Williams) Pierce - Pursuing the intersection of art, ecology, & activism, I'm sailing from the Netherlands to California. My art practice is focused on uniting human activity with our habitat.
Marybel Martin recently appeared on Everyday Northwest for an interview about her artwork.
'16
Amory Abbott is the co-founder of Fire Season, a biennial art book publication that collects visual art, photography, writing, and ephemera on the topic of wildfires. Starting with a focus on wildfire in the Pacific Northwest, the books have expanded in experiences and perspectives from contributors all around the world. Beginning in 2020, each book has served as a time capsule for those reflecting on wildfire from urban, rural, and professional perspectives.
Rachel Rosenkoetter - I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining the faculty at William Woods University next semester as an instructor in the Arts department.
'17
Adam Simmons - I accepted a part time teaching position at Portland Community College, teaching Aerial Videography. I am still running Airview Cinematography full time.
'18
The Walker Youngbird Foundation is pleased to announce that Lehuauakea, a Native Hawaiian artist and kapa practitioner, has been awarded its latest grant recognizing early-career Indigenous artists. Lehuauakea is reimagining kapa (Hawaiian barkcloth) through innovative techniques that expand its artistic possibilities while ensuring the survival of this ancestral practice for future generations. The $15,000 grant, awarded twice annually, will support their preparation for a 2026 solo exhibition in New York City.
Sydney Stegeman - I got married and have two dogs and two cats. I am currently working on something related to my financial future. It has been nearly 10 years since my first year at PNCA, and it still feels like I was walking those halls just yesterday. Time sure does fly!
'19
Angelica Trimble-Yanu (class of 2019 BFA Fine Arts) featured on PBS news Hour for Indigenous artists on reclaiming authenticity at the ‘Future Imaginaries’ exhibition.
'20
Solo exhibition of weavings and sculpture by Vo Vo at Elizabeth Leach gallery. Date: 4/30/25–5/31/2025 Link: Vo Vo: Of ev rywh re and n wh re
Oliver Jaskowski ('20) - is celebrating one year of his commercial photography studio in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in creative commercial and product photography for forward-thinking brands. His client roster includes Back Market and Maria Nila. His work has been featured in Only Child Magazine and Nike SNKRS app. Additionally, he founded Big Love, a monthly supper club focused on sustainable food practices and community building. View his work at oliverjaskowski.com
'22
Rachel Gering - In February and March, I got Honorable Mention awards for Blue Koi Gallery's "Back to Nature" juried show and Ten Moir's "Natures Wonders" art competition.
Corinne Pierson - I recently received my masters in teaching and accepted a job teaching 6th and 8th grade math at Gardiner Middle School.
'24
Jess Pedrosa - My book Encircle was picked up by Fonograf Editions and will be published in 2026.