MFA:NW is a traveling exhibition and event series that features the work of recent MFA graduates from the Northwest region. It connects emerging artists with diverse communities outside the major metropolitan areas of the I-5 corridor and creates opportunities for connection and conversation. The series is juried by members of the Northwest arts ecology, giving audiences a glimpse into the topics, media, and practices that are important to the new generation of Northwest artists.

MFA:NW @ PCA Roundtable
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
FREE and open to anyone via Zoom connection.
ZOOM LINK HERE

Artists working in Master of Fine Arts programs and self-directed artists working in rural spaces often seem to be living in different worlds, complete with different language, cultural norms, and community. Artists featured in the 2025 MFA:NW exhibit, on view in the East Oregonian Gallery at the Pendleton Center for the Arts through June 28, and artists from across the state who are working outside an academic framework will come together for a gently facilitated discussion about what artists from across the spectrum can learn from each other in the pursuit of authenticity, artistic excellence, and professional development. Join art historian Georgina Ruff for an evening of creative expression and community connection.

Participants are invited to create Zoom backgrounds that feature their artwork or their studio space.