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Motoya Nakamura's pigment print. Orange Devy. is part of the Visual Chronic
strives to reflect a diversity of populations, artistic disciplines and points of v
Growing Diversity Public Art
Striving for works out
of the mainstream
The Regional ArtsandCultureCouncilisstriv-
ing forartw oiks out of the mainstream torelleet a
diversity ofpopukitions. artistic disciplines and
pointsofview .
W orkson paper-- prints.drawings. paintings
on paperandphotographs will hepurehased for
the Visual ChronieleofPortkindeolleetion.oriei-
itwlfasan important archive ofdaily life in Portland.
1 heartseouneil insures that theeolleetion remains
a\ ailable to the public by rotating worksthroughout
public spaces in Portland and Multnomah Countv
selection panel is encouraging work that documents,
describes, orevokes areas, communities and issues
that are under-represented in the Chronicle.
I he bridges, the Rose Parade. Washington Park
and other Portland icons, are ;tl I well cataloged, but
the collection hasfewer works that represent people
and places that exist beyond downtown and outside
ol the mainstream. \\ hi le no absolute boundaries or
subjects are mandated orexcluded. the panel hopes
to add range to the Chronicle and better represent
vital neighborhoods, communities and artists that
contributetoa fully textured view of Portland.
I he budget tor the purchase and fram ingofart-
w ork is $10,000. Thedeadl ine forsubm issions is
July 15. For more information. \ isitatracc.org or
contact Keith Lachow ic/at klachow ic/(p race.ore
or 503-823-5404.
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11 n... rhe collection strives to reflect adiversity
ol popukit ions, artistic disciplines and pointsofview.
As in the past, selections w ill be made based on
how well the work matches the purpose and spirit of
the \ isualC hronicle. convey ingperceptionsofwhat
makes Portland unique. I Ins vear h o w e v e r th e