Portland Institute for Contemporary Art

The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes innovative contemporary arts and culture in Portland, Oregon. It offers exhibitions, performance programs, and artist residencies that foster creative experimentation and community engagement. PICA aims to challenge audiences’ perspectives through boundary-pushing work across art forms like visual art, theater, dance, and multimedia. By providing platforms for emerging and established artists, PICA plays a vital role in enriching Portland’s cultural landscape and encouraging dialogue around contemporary artistic practices.