from Smoke and Shovels

Ditch Projects presents Bruce Conkle's Smoke and Shovels. Conkle, whose work straddles ecological and comic concerns, is a recent Hallie Ford Fellowship recipient. Tom Greenwood's History Publishing Company also opens tomorrow.

Opening reception • 7pm • July 16
Ditch Projects • 303 S 5th Ave #165, Springfield, OR




Place presents Coffee with Cardamom, curated by Andrea Boyle. The show features Mirrors, a Middle Eastern/American group exhibit, and Can You See Me Now? (Part 1): Reflections on Palestine, a solo effort by Sarah Farahat.

Opening reception • 6-9pm • July 16
Place II: Settlement • Pioneer Place Mall • 3rd floor



John Grade's work at The Portland Art Museum's 2011 CNAAs

On Sunday, Portland Art Museum's very own Bonnie Laing-Malcolmson hosts a round table on Northwest Awards and Biennials. The panel aims to parse "how best to recognize the art and artists of the region." Weighing in are Rock Hushka, chief curator at the Tacoma Art Museum, and Beth Sellars, curator of Seattle's public art collection and Suyama Space.

Panel discussion • 2-3pm • July 17 • $5-12
Portland Art Museum • 1219 SW Park • 503.226.2811