Museum Councils
Viewing art is never a passive activity. Behind every work of art is a story offering insight, understanding, and inspiration. Exciting as it is to look at art, we sometimes want more. The Portland Art Museum invites its members to get the full story by joining a council.
Councils enable Museum members to learn more about the Museum, its collections, and art by working closely with a specific department curator and staff. Council members plan lectures, trips, symposia, and programs, bringing people with similar interests together to socialize and study. Your membership dues and donations help support these programs and the Museum's acquisition of significant artworks.
Councils are open to all members of the Portland Art Museum. To learn more about Museum councils, please contact Jan Quivey at 503.276.4242 or via email.
Asian Art Council
Further your understanding of Asian culture and artistic expression while supporting the Museum. More >
Contemporary Art Council
Advance the Museum's collection and your knowledge of the art of our time. More >
Docent Council
Become a vital link between the Museum's works and visitors while sharing your love for art. More >
European & American Art Council
Enrich the Museum’s European and American art collections while gaining insight into your own. More >
Friends of the Vivian & Gordon Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts
Support the Museum's largest collection and discover new techniques and artworks. More >
Native American Arts Council
Learn about Native American arts and culture while expanding the Museum's collection. More >
Northwest Art Council
The Museum is pleased to announce its first council dedicated to Northwest art. More >Photography Council
Participate in the growth of the Photography collection and connect with other photographers. More >
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