Bruce Conkle & Marne Lucas, Space Time Tuition Differential, Portland State
Bruce Conkle & Marne Lucas, Space Time Tuition Differential, Portland State University Smith Student Union, 2009
Damien Gilley, Incomplete Field Guide for Time Travel, Portland State University
Damien Gilley, Incomplete Field Guide for Time Travel, Portland State University Student Recreation Center, 2009.
Ilan Averbuch, The Dress, The Voice, The Bachelor's Coat, State Data Center
Ilan Averbuch, The Dress, The Voice, The Bachelor's Coat, State Data Center, 2009.
Masayuki Nagase, Unity, University of Oregon College of Education, 2010
Masayuki Nagase, Unity, University of Oregon College of Education, 2010.
Tahni Holt, Information Studio, Portland State University
Tahni Holt, Information Studio, Portland State University Smith Student Union, 2008.
Joe Macca, Robin, University of Oregon College of Education, 2009.
Joe Macca, Robin, University of Oregon College of Education, 2009.

Living up to its pioneering reputation, Oregon was one of the first states in the nation to pass Percent for Art legislation, placing works of art in public spaces throughout the state. Since 1975, Oregon citizens have taken part in the selection of artwork for their state's libraries, universities, and government facilities.  The Arts Commission believes that public art promotes visually diverse and culturally rich environments that enhance the state's public spaces and contribute to the lives of Oregon’s residents and visitors.

How the program works

Passed in 1975, Oregon's Percent for Art legislation guides the acquisition of the state's public art collection, which includes more than 2,500 works of art. Learn more about the program.

Current Opportunities

View our list of current opportunities, or sign up to receive regular Percent for Art opportunities via email.

Resources

View a list of public art resources.

Regional Public Art Programs

There are many public art programs in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about opportunities in Portland, Seattle and King County.

Online Public Art Image Database

Over 2,500 works of art make up Oregon's state art collection including drawings, paintings, mixed media, photography, original prints, sculpture, ceramics, glass, mosaics, murals, textiles, and both site specific and structurally integrated art installations.

More detailed searches and information are available through the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections, which maintains an archive of the entire Oregon Percent for Art Collections. oregondigital.org/digcol/oac