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Summer at the Museum may be missing the sights and sounds of school students on tours, but the education team kept busy hosting educational, interactive conferences, workshops, and events. Including the Teaching with Primary Sources Unconference (TPS), a two-day workshop on East Asian art, and a celebration of classical Indian arts. While each was different from another, all were essential in propelling the education department forward.

Governor Kate Brown recently announced two artists and three organizations as winners of the newly relaunched 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards.  Two of the winners were nominated by the Museum—Portland artist Arvie Smith (Lifetime Achievement Award) and The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.

Museum visit to Korea completes the three-year story of Five Buddhas.

The iconic sculpture is getting some much needed touch-ups from conservator Samantha Springer.

Museum staff comes together to achieve sustainability award.

In conjunction with Quest for Beauty: The Architecture, Landscapes, and Collections of John Yeon, local architecture firm SERA, in partnership with Portland State University’s Center for Public Interest Design, designed a plywood pod house that will be constructed on site on Sunday, August 20. Lead designer Timothy Bestor talks about the design process.

It is with great sadness that the Museum notes the passing of Prudence (Prue) Miller. Prue was a special member of our Museum community.

For the third year, the Museum is honored to be participating in the MEPI Student Leaders Program (formerly called U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative or MEPI)—a partnership with Portland State University. The highly competitive program selects students from countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa.