Vision

Our vision is international, intergenerational, interdisciplinary, and decidedly forward thinking (even when those explorations look back in history). PICA is unique among institutions for working right alongside artists at the increasingly blurry boundaries between forms and at the edge of new ideas. Throughout the year, audiences have myriad opportunities to interact with artists, curators, critics, and cultural visionaries in a direct, in-depth way. From performances to exhibitions to lectures to the annual Time-Based Art Festival, our programs catalyze conversations about contemporary culture.

Goals

1. 1.Through presenting, exhibition, and education programs, PICA links audiences to work that reflects cultural developments from the region and across the globe, presenting work that might not otherwise be seen in Portland and providing direct access to artists representing a broad range of identities, communities, and perspectives.
2. 2.Diversifying revenue to support core programs: Changes in the arts and cultures environment have presented new challenges - new equity frameworks (ex. reduced tickets prices), COVID leading to a decrease in attendance, and market shifts in audience interest have contributed to this undercapitalization. Increasing stewardship and appropriate systems to build contributed revenue.
3. 3.Our programs catalyze conversations about contemporary culture. Spanning sculpture, painting, sound, film, media, happenings, and more, PICA’s Visual Art program reflects the multi-faceted practices of our artists. From dance to theater to music and beyond, PICA supports interdisciplinary new performance by artists exploring urgent cultural ideas.