Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC)

Oct 7, 1907–May 31, 2019: Founded by Julia Hoffman, OCAC was a maker’s haven for 112 years. Craft Continues to Live HERE—in our hearts. Share your #OCACStory.

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

OCAC (Oct. 9, 1907—May 31, 2019) | Farewell with ♥️. As we reflect on 112 years of blood, sweat, tears & joy channeled into MAKING—there aren't enough characters to express our gratitude. OCAC: Haven + Homeland for decades of renegade artists + soulful makers. We love you!

[PNCA at Willamette University @pnca]

Our MFA in Applied Craft + Design program is moving to our new Glass Building so we're having a garage sale with tons of scrap material that we would like to see go to good use. Friday, May 31, 4-7pm; low, low prices as well as snacks and beer. Join us

[ThinkOutLoud on OPB @OPBTOL]

After 112 years, @OCAC_edu is closing its doors. Mardy Widman, involved with the school since the 1970s, shared her #OCACStory. Listen here: https://t.co/ZN72YKRdDk

[ThinkOutLoud on OPB @OPBTOL]

A growing number of rural western counties are using a strategy called coordination to try to gain more local control over federal land use decisions. LISTEN: https://t.co/GjHIwl6y70

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

#Commencement2019: 🎓 Congrats to OCAC's #Classof2019! Thanks to our world-class faculty, students, alumni + staff for filling the final graduation with hope, love + gratitude. #artandaboutpdx

Cheers to our 53 Grads:
(30) BFA | (11) MFA in Craft
(6) @MFA_ACD | (6) Certificate

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

OCAC Farewell Community Party | @fox12oregon: Prof Emerita Georgiana Nehl: "Very sad that we're losing this campus. Very PROUD of the programs we developed. Very HAPPY to have been part of this community. Trying to LOOK AHEAD to how we stay connected." #artandaboutpdx #fox12

[Washington County Cooperative Library Services @wccls]

Join us in bidding a fond farewell to @OCAC_edu. Today is the last day of learning at the school, and their library materials will no longer appear in our catalog as of May 20. (Pictured: current & former OCAC library directors)

[Portland Art Museum @PDXArtMuseum]

Today is #ArtMuseumDay! Enjoy free admission from 10am - 8pm.

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

TOMORROW (5/17)—OCAC Final Party! 🌞 Join is FRIDAY in celebrating our last days on the hill. FREE + Open to all! RSVP: https://t.co/xvpathY5Er #pdxevents #artandaboutpdx

Food + Drink
Music + Dancing
Photo Booth
Screen Printing Station (bring a shirt, tote, or paper)!

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

OCAC Drawing + Painting Studio Mngr + Alum JASON BERLIN on Students: “Their level of creativity/skill...sets the standard...not only the critical dialogue + conceptualism, but #craft work, finish + use of materials. @BerlinJason + @v2r2please are co–creators @DispersalCollective.

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

@amberhimesmatz @wccls Thanks for your interest @amberhimesmatz. And thanks to @wccls for sharing the info. If you have more questions about the OCAC Library, visit: https://t.co/rNdf8O98mh

[Washington County Cooperative Library Services @wccls]

@amberhimesmatz @OCAC_edu Great question! OCAC is looking for good homes for their unique collection of books, including PNCA, some WCCLS libraries, and other local non-profits.

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

TONIGHT @motherfoucaults Bookshop! Join OCAC Book + Print from 7–9 PM for The Closing Chapter— the final OCAC artist book event.📖

Students will present books/prints/zines. Some work for sale. Refreshments served. #artandaboutpdx #pdxevents

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

This FRIDAY (5/17)—OCAC Final Party! 🌞 Celebrate our last days on the hill. FREE + Open to all! RSVP: https://t.co/xvpathY5Er #pdxevents #artandaboutpdx

Food + Drink
Music + Dancing
Photo Booth
Screen Printing Station (bring a shirt, tote, or paper)!

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

"The Closing Chapter"—this Wednesday (5/15) at @motherfoucaults Bookshop: 📖 Join OCAC Book and Print from 7–9 PM for the final OCAC artist book event.

Students will present books/prints/zines. Some work for sale! Refreshments served. #artandaboutpdx #pdxevents

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

In 1️⃣ Week—OCAC Final Party! 🌞 Celebrate our last days on the hill. RSVP via Eventbrite: https://t.co/xvpathY5Er. FREE/OPEN to ALL!

Food, drinks, music, dancing, a photo booth, and a screen printing station (bring a shirt, tote, or paper to print on)! #pdxevents #artandaboutpdx

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

TONIGHT (6–9PM) @MFA_ACD! Catch the Opening Reception for the 2019 Graduating Class of AC+D's Practicum Exhibition. #pdxevents #artandaboutpdx

The event marks the end of the joint program between OCAC + @p_n_c_a, as well as the final opening held at the beloved Bison Building.

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

End of Year Party! 🌞 Join us on the OCAC Campus Friday (5/17) from 4–9 PM. Celebrate our final days with food/drink, music, screen printing + a photo booth. FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

RSVP by registering to attend for free here: https://t.co/xvpathY5Er #artandaboutpdx #pdxevent

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

PIVOT: Experimental Fashion Show—This FRIDAY (5/10) 6–8PM! Join OCAC Fibers on campus for an Opening Reception + Fashion Show prepared by @jeannemedina.

With the OCAC closure, students PIVOT into the future—on a 40 FT runway! Exhibition: Thru 5/28. #pdxevents #artandaboutpdx

[Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) @OCAC_edu]

MFA in Craft Thesis Exhibition 2—Opening this Thursday (5/9)! 📢 Join us from 4–6 PM on MAY 9 for the work of Marjorie Dial, Karah Lain, Sam Noel, Melanie Szemis + Gain Vatthanasangpan. FREE + Open to Public. #pdxevents #artandaboutpdx

First Thursday. Last Hoffman Gallery Show.