The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) presents contemporary visual art and live programs in Portland, Oregon. Its annual Time-Based Art Festival brings performance and visual art together, while events and gallery access vary by program.
- Programs include visual art, performances, lectures, and workshops.
- TBA is an annual festival held in September.
- Gallery admission is free with a suggested donation; some events require tickets.
- Hours and venue details depend on the current program.
What does PICA present?
PICA presents contemporary visual art, performances, lectures, and workshops, with the Time-Based Art Festival (TBA) as a recurring part of its program. PICA describes TBA as a convergence of performance and visual art, and holds the festival annually in September.
The organization has moved between locations over time, including downtown, a warehouse now known as The Redd, Weiden + Kennedy, Bora Architecture, and Washington High School. Its Hancock Street home debuted during TBA:16 in 2016, and PICA’s offices moved there permanently in 2017.
How do you check PICA’s programs and dates?
Use PICA’s events calendar to find current programs, gallery hours, and the venue for each event. Hours vary according to programming, so check the official site before you go.
TBA’s annual September schedule offers one recurring point in the calendar, but its particular program and dates change. For a broader plan around Portland’s cultural stops, the one-day Portland route from the airport area provides city-outing context.
What should you know about venue access and tickets?
PICA gallery admission is free with a suggested donation, while performances and some other events require tickets. Check the individual event listing for its ticket details and location before setting out.
PICA provides wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and facilities, priority seating for visitors with access needs, and ASL interpretation at select events. You can email PICA about accommodation needs.
How do you get to a PICA event from the airport area?
For a former Hancock Street location, PICA’s visit information described the venue as one block north of NE Broadway and N Williams Avenue.
PICA listed TriMet bus routes 4 and 44 about 1.5 blocks from that location, route 17 about three blocks away, and the Rose Quarter Transit Center MAX station about half a mile away. The Portland public transport basics help explain the city’s network.
Plan your route to the venue named for your event, since PICA has used multiple locations. The specific destination and transit options depend on the program’s venue.
The airport-area motel is a starting point for a Portland city outing.
FAQs
When is PICA’s Time-Based Art Festival?
TBA is held annually in September. Check PICA’s calendar for the current festival program and dates.
Is admission to PICA free?
Gallery admission is free with a suggested donation. Performances and certain events require tickets.
Does PICA offer accessibility accommodations?
PICA provides accessible facilities and priority seating, with ASL interpretation at select events. Contact PICA about accommodation needs.
Does PICA have one permanent venue?
PICA has moved between locations over its history. Confirm the venue for the event you plan to attend.