Name: IDEAL PDX, RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA, Exhibition
Start: 2026-04-02T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-26T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Pacific Northwest College of Art

IDEAL PDX, RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA, Exhibition

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This April, the Center for Contemporary Art & Culture is proud to present RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA, a group exhibition by IDEAL PDX.

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IDEAL PDX, RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA April 2 - April 26, 2026 LOCATION: PNCA - 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209 511 GalleryPUBLIC RECEPTION: Thursday, April 2nd, 5-8pmGALLERY HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm This April, the Center for Contemporary Art &amp; Culture is proud to present RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA, a group exhibition by IDEAL PDX, an artist collective based in Portland, Oregon. Curated by IDEAL PDX’s Creative Art Director Jessica Lagunas, the exhibition will feature the artwork of 13 collective members, including an original mural on 511 Gallery’s east wall by muralists Mariel del Rincón and Oliver Casillas, new animal bone pyrography sculpture by Eduardo Cruz, and a print by Santiago Savi made while in residence at Mullowney Printing in Portland RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA emerges during a time of significant social and political pressure to share lived experiences of migration, ancestry, labor, joy, grief, and survival—anchored in cultural memory while facing the present. Through their creative output and shared interests, the collective aims to assert visibility, dignity, and creative power. RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA brings together the voices of a collective, showcasing the work of 13 artists whose resistance is expressed through their cultural roots, as reflected in their art. Exhibiting Artists:MARISA BEVINGTONROMINA DEL CASTILLOMARIEL DEL RINCÓNOLIVER CASILLASALINE CHERCOVEREDUARDO CRUZISA GUADALUPEWILLIAM HERNÁNDEZBLANCA PLATADANIEL SANTOLLO - TEKPATLSANTIAGO SAVIÁLVARO TARRAGOCHRISTIAN TÉLLEZ - WESIYATHZI TURCOT We invite the public to join us for the opening reception on Thursday, April 2nd from 5 - 8pm in conjunction with the Pearl District’s First Thursday festivities. <a href="https://www.idealpdx.com/jessica-lagunas" title="https://www.idealpdx.com/jessica-lagunas" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">About Jessica Lagunas</a> Jessica Lagunas is a Mexican-born, Portland-based mixed media artist, curator, and cultural leader. She is the Founder and Creative Director of IDEAL PDX, a collective dedicated to uplifting Latino artists and creating meaningful cultural experiences through art. As a curator, Jessica has led important community exhibitions, including Las Adelitas (2021), Plaza Esperanza (2024), Ajúa – Íconos de Nuestra Gente at Stelo Gallery, and the artist residency and Tributo a mis Muertos exhibition at Mulloney Printing (2025). She currently serves as the Creative Art Director of IDEAL PDX and curated RAÍZ Y RESISTENCIA. <a href="https://www.idealpdx.com/" title="https://www.idealpdx.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">About IDEAL PDX</a> IDEAL PDX is a collective born in 2010 out of a need to bring together a community connected by a shared purpose: to create, share, and uplift art. What began as a vision to unite artists has grown into a vibrant network dedicated to strengthening community through creativity and collaboration. At its core, IDEAL PDX exists to unify communities, nurture artists’ careers, and create opportunities for professional development. We actively seek new spaces—both traditional and unconventional—where art can be shared, experienced, and celebrated. Through exhibitions, residencies, workshops, and public art projects, IDEAL PDX supports artists while building bridges across cultures and generations. Our work centers community voices, encourages creative exchange, and opens doors for artists to grow, connect, and thrive. About CCAC and PNCA The Center for Contemporary Art &amp; Culture is a platform for cultural production including exhibitions, lectures, performances, and community events. Housed within <a href="https://pnca.willamette.edu/" title="https://pnca.willamette.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)</a>, the Center opens its doors to the greater public to foster conversation and community.Pacific Northwest College of Art is the leading professional arts and design school in the Northwest; we are the heartbeat of learning and experimentation in Portland’s vibrant cultural ecosystem. We spark curiosity and sharpen skills so students can build creative careers anchored in innovation, justice and civic imagination.

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