Oregon’s State Art Collection Now Available to Search and View Online

From the Oregon Arts Commission:

Oregon’s public collection of more than 2,400 artworks acquired and commissioned since 1975 is now featured on a searchable website for all to view.

The State of Oregon Percent for Art Collection includes paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, mosaics, murals, textiles and both site-specific and structurally integrated art installations by over 800 artists.  A number of commissioned temporary works can also be found on the website.

The artworks, installed across the state, can be found in public buildings from La Grande to Corvallis and Medford to Portland, including on campuses of higher education at University of Oregon, Portland State University, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon University, Eastern Oregon University, Western Oregon University and Oregon Institute of Technology.

The new online interface allows Oregonians or visitors to experience the state’s art collection remotely or to plan visits to view art in person. Robust search capabilities allow tailored searches—for a teacher creating class curriculum, a student doing research or a curious member of the public.

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Oregon was one of the first states in the nation to pass Percent for Art legislation, setting aside no less than 1percent of funds for the acquisition of public-facing artwork in all state building construction projects with budgets over $100,000.Since 1975, the Percent for Art program has placed high-quality, accessible and mostly permanent art in public places.

Complete Launch Announcement

Direct to Oregon Public Art Database

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