Get Involved with Oregon Contemporary

There are many ways to be involved at Oregon Contemporary, from attending arts and culture programming to educational and volunteer opportunities or organizing events in our spaces. Connect here with us to get updates on our programs and events, rent our space, volunteer, or intern. Our survey below is also a way to give invaluable feedback to us as a community audience member.

Join the mailing list

Join our email newsletter mailing list to get updates on events, programs, and opportunities at Oregon Contemporary.

Platform Community Program

Oregon Contemporary offers the opportunity for organizations to present programming by providing affordable space in the form of low-cost space rentals and more. We provide a platform for arts and culture events, Kenton neighborhood events, with a particular focus on supporting the communities of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Rent our spaces

Oregon Contemporary’s facility is an inspiring and creative environment that adapts to a variety of sizes and needs for events including private and corporate parties, community meetings, photo or video shoots, weddings, and more. Soaring ceilings, dramatic lighting, polished concrete floors, no restriction on vendors, and a food cart–friendly outdoor space further enhance what is already a flowing and well-designed space for your gathering. The best part, your rental fee supports art in Portland.

Volunteer or intern

With year-round programming, special events, and large-scale art installations, Oregon Contemporary relies on our volunteer base to help make it all happen. Volunteers work alongside staff members at events and installations. Interns gain experience across many facets of the organization and work alongside Oregon Contemporary staff members, artists, and curators who act as valuable mentors.

Tell us about yourself

Oregon Contemporary IS its community. We'd like to know a little bit more about you, to help us grow in a way that increases our energy and relevance. Your candid answers to this brief, confidential audience survey will help us better serve our community as we plan the future of Oregon Contemporary and programming for the coming year and beyond.