Oregon Art in Public Places Program Timeline

April 4th 1975, Analysis of proposed legislation from the Executive Department

<h3>April 4th 1975, Analysis of proposed legislation from the Executive Department</h3>

April 7th 1975, Witness registration for those speaking in support of HB 2460, supporters include artists, curators, and other arts associations

<h3>April 7th 1975, Witness registration for those speaking in support of HB 2460, supporters include artists, curators, and other arts associations</h3>

April 7th 1975, Ways and Means Bill Log, includes notes from witnesses

<h3>April 7th 1975, Ways and Means Bill Log, includes notes from witnesses</h3>

April 26th 1975, Joint Ways and Means Committee, record of subcommittee proceedings, signed by House and Senate

<h3>April 26th 1975, Joint Ways and Means Committee, record of subcommittee proceedings, signed by House and Senate</h3>

April, 1975, Letter from Arlene Schnitzer in support of the Art in Public Places program

<h3>April, 1975, Letter from Arlene Schnitzer in support of the Art in Public Places program</h3>

May 26th 1975, Ways and Means log with notes from witnesses

<h3>May 26th 1975, Ways and Means log with notes from witnesses</h3>

1975, Quote from Rachel Griffin, Curator at Portland Art Museum, in support of the Art in Public Places program

<h3>1975, Quote from Rachel Griffin, Curator at Portland Art Museum, in support of the Art in Public Places program</h3>

1976, map showing states with Art in Public Places Programs at the time

<h3>1976, map showing states with Art in Public Places Programs at the time</h3>

1976, installation of Tom Morandi’s November Sprinter at the Oregon State Capitol

<h3>1976, installation of Tom Morandi’s November Sprinter at the Oregon State Capitol</h3>

1977, Document explaining legislative amendments to state arts programs including the geographic expansion for Oregon’s public art program

<h3>1977, Document explaining legislative amendments to state arts programs including the geographic expansion for Oregon’s public art program</h3>

1979, Ed Wong shown painting figure studies of Eastern Oregon State Hospital residents during a four month residency

<h3>1979, Ed Wong shown painting figure studies of Eastern Oregon State Hospital residents during a four month residency</h3>

1979, Obie Simonis’s work Radiant Flux II in transit

<h3>1979, Obie Simonis’s work Radiant Flux II in transit</h3>

1980, Frederick Heidel observes his work before installation

<h3>1980, Frederick Heidel observes his work before installation</h3>

1980, Close-up showing fabrication of Jere and Raymond Grimm’s piece Surprise Animals

<h3>1980, Close-up showing fabrication of Jere and Raymond Grimm’s piece Surprise Animals</h3>

1980, Jacques Overhoff working on his untitled piece for OSU Magruder Hall

<h3>1980, Jacques Overhoff working on his untitled piece for OSU Magruder Hall</h3>

1981, Transportation of Storm Sentinel by Weltzin B. (Bill) Blix

<h3>1981, Transportation of Storm Sentinel by Weltzin B. (Bill) Blix</h3>

1981, Community effort to install Storm Sentinel by Weltzin B. (Bill) Blix

<h3>1981, Community effort to install Storm Sentinel by Weltzin B. (Bill) Blix</h3>

1982, installation of Brian Goldbloom’s untitled work at OSU Gilbert Hall

<h3>1982, installation of Brian Goldbloom’s untitled work at OSU Gilbert Hall</h3>

September 23rd 1982, Document outlining the needs and goals of acquiring a collections management system, marking a pivotal moment in documenting and caring for the collection

<h3>September 23rd 1982, Document outlining the needs and goals of acquiring a collections management system, marking a pivotal moment in documenting and caring for the collection</h3>

1983, Large cement mold for Walt Gordinier designed planters at Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in Salem

<h3>1983, Large cement mold for Walt Gordinier designed planters at Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in Salem</h3>

August 1983, Oregon Arts News Bulletin featuring an article on the installation of Lee Kelly’s untitled sculpture at OSU

<h3>August 1983, Oregon Arts News Bulletin featuring an article on the installation of Lee Kelly’s untitled sculpture at OSU</h3>

1984, Bonnie Bronson poses with her work for Southern Oregon University in the fabrication process

<h3>1984, Bonnie Bronson poses with her work for Southern Oregon University in the fabrication process</h3>

Spring 1985, Page 1-2, Essay by Nancy Lindberg “Oregon’s Museum Without Walls”

<h3>Spring 1985, Page 1-2, Essay by Nancy Lindberg “Oregon’s Museum Without Walls”</h3>

1987, Oregon Art in Public Places newsletter, a year in review featuring Tom Morandi’s work Yankee Champion

<h3>1987, Oregon Art in Public Places newsletter, a year in review featuring Tom Morandi’s work Yankee Champion</h3>

May 27th, 1988, Letter to the Department of General Services and Capitol Planning Commission explaining changes to administrative rules and keys points for a successful project

<h3>May 27th, 1988, Letter to the Department of General Services and Capitol Planning Commission explaining changes to administrative rules and keys points for a successful project</h3>

1988, Paul Buckner and team work on fabrication of cement mortar sculpture “Promise” for Department of Corrections

<h3>1988, Paul Buckner and team work on fabrication of cement mortar sculpture “Promise” for Department of Corrections</h3>

Fall 1990, National Artist Equity Update, Congress passes Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA Act)

<h3>Fall 1990, National Artist Equity Update, Congress passes Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA Act)</h3>

October 30th 1990, Press release from National Artists Equity Association announcing that the Visual Artists Rights Bill passed in congress

<h3>October 30th 1990, Press release from National Artists Equity Association announcing that the Visual Artists Rights Bill passed in congress</h3>

1991, Fabrication of Muriel Castanis’ sculpture Ideals for Portland State Office Building

<h3>1991, Fabrication of Muriel Castanis’ sculpture Ideals for Portland State Office Building</h3>

1991, Karen Guzak working on Chaos to Order: A Computer Model for Southern Oregon University Computing Services building

<h3>1991, Karen Guzak working on Chaos to Order: A Computer Model for Southern Oregon University Computing Services building</h3>

1991, Installation of Gummyworm Garden by Howard Meehan and Kathleen Meehan at Southern Oregon University Old Mill Village

<h3>1991, Installation of Gummyworm Garden by Howard Meehan and Kathleen Meehan at Southern Oregon University Old Mill Village</h3>

1991, Installation of Bill Will and Sandra Stone’s untitled work being installed at Oregon State Archives

<h3>1991, Installation of Bill Will and Sandra Stone’s untitled work being installed at Oregon State Archives</h3>

1991, Chris Guzak reviews fabrication of Chaos to Order: A Computer Model for Southern Oregon University Computing Services building

<h3>1991, Chris Guzak reviews fabrication of Chaos to Order: A Computer Model for Southern Oregon University Computing Services building</h3>

1992, Scale model made by Larry Kirkland for his untitled sculpture at OSU Owen Hall

<h3>1992, Scale model made by Larry Kirkland for his untitled sculpture at OSU Owen Hall</h3>

1992, William Harsey Jr. fabricating his sculpture Edged Wind for Southern Oregon University Stevenson Union

<h3>1992, William Harsey Jr. fabricating his sculpture Edged Wind for Southern Oregon University Stevenson Union</h3>

2002, Close up of the cement pinecones that are a part of the OPRD: Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead project by Anne Storrs titled Oak Leaf Pavers, Pinecones, Stoneseats

<h3>2002, Close up of the cement pinecones that are a part of the OPRD: Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead project by Anne Storrs titled Oak Leaf Pavers, Pinecones, Stoneseats</h3>

2003, Installation of Lee Imonen’s work Sampo at North Mall Office Building, Salem

<h3>2003, Installation of Lee Imonen’s work Sampo at North Mall Office Building, Salem</h3>

2004, John Rogers installing his work Glass Screen Project at University of Oregon Autzen Stadium

<h3>2004, John Rogers installing his work Glass Screen Project at University of Oregon Autzen Stadium</h3>

2005, Concept drawings of Tecotosh by Ed Carpenter for Portland State University Engineering Building

<h3>2005, Concept drawings of Tecotosh by Ed Carpenter for Portland State University Engineering Building</h3>

2005, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Ron Baron’s O’s at University of Oregon Autzen Stadium

<h3>2005, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Ron Baron’s O’s at University of Oregon Autzen Stadium</h3>

2006, Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Rosenberg installing Butterfly World and Gates at Portland State University: Helen Gordon Child Development Center

<h3>2006, Marvin Rosenberg and Lilli Ann Rosenberg installing Butterfly World and Gates at Portland State University: Helen Gordon Child Development Center</h3>

2007, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Ed Carpenter’s Tecotosh at Portland State University Engineering Building

<h3>2007, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Ed Carpenter’s Tecotosh at Portland State University Engineering Building</h3>

2009, Installation crew under Tom Morandi’s sculpture Beaver Fans II

<h3>2009, Installation crew under Tom Morandi’s sculpture Beaver Fans II</h3>

2009, Bolder for Unity and Harmony split and ready for carving by Masayuki Nagase to be installed at University of Oregon HEDCO Education Building

<h3>2009, Bolder for Unity and Harmony split and ready for carving by Masayuki Nagase to be installed at University of Oregon HEDCO Education Building</h3>

2010, Brandon Zebold welding his sculpture Oregon National Guard Sphere for Oregon Military Department, Ontario Armory

<h3>2010, Brandon Zebold welding his sculpture Oregon National Guard Sphere for Oregon Military Department, Ontario Armory</h3>

2010, MJ Anderson standing with her sculpture The Scales of Justice for the Justice Building

<h3>2010, MJ Anderson standing with her sculpture The Scales of Justice for the Justice Building</h3>

2011, Rick Bartow rests with his wood carvings Facing The Future Eyes Wide Open for the University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center

<h3>2011, Rick Bartow rests with his wood carvings Facing The Future Eyes Wide Open for the University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center</h3>

2011, Installation of the 8ft H x 18ft W monumental painting, A Glade of Many Ages by Lucinda Parker for University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center

<h3>2011, Installation of the 8ft H x 18ft W monumental painting, A Glade of Many Ages by Lucinda Parker for University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center</h3>

2011, Scale model for Ralph Helmick’s work Heart and Mind for OIT: Dow Center for Health Professionals

<h3>2011, Scale model for Ralph Helmick’s work Heart and Mind for OIT: Dow Center for Health Professionals</h3>

2011, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Fernanda D’ Agostino, Valerie Otani, and Harry Dawson’s Intellectual Ecosystem at Portland State University Academic and Student Recreation Center

<h3>2011, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Fernanda D’ Agostino, Valerie Otani, and Harry Dawson’s  Intellectual Ecosystem at Portland State University Academic and Student Recreation Center </h3>

2012, Materials study for James Lavadour’s work Red River at Oregon Department of Transportation Headquarters in Salem. Lavadour’s studio can be seen in the background

<h3>2012, Materials study for James Lavadour’s work Red River at Oregon Department of Transportation Headquarters in Salem. Lavadour’s studio can be seen in the background</h3>

2012, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Ralph Helmick’s Heart and Mind at University of Oregon Institute of Technology Dow Center for Health Professionals

<h3>2012, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Ralph Helmick’s Heart and Mind at University of Oregon Institute of Technology Dow Center for Health Professionals</h3>

2013, Fish being fabricated by Rick Bartow and Nancy Blair for their work Heartbeat of the River at Western Oregon University Health & Wellness Center

<h3>2013, Fish being fabricated by Rick Bartow and Nancy Blair for their work Heartbeat of the River at Western Oregon University Health & Wellness Center</h3>

2014, Fabrication of Score by Heather Watkins for Portland State University Lincoln Hall

<h3>2014, Fabrication of Score by Heather Watkins for Portland State University Lincoln Hall</h3>

2014, Alex Hirsch seen studying light reflections with her glass work Lighting the Way at Southern Oregon University Churchill Hall

<h3>2014, Alex Hirsch seen studying light reflections with her glass work Lighting the Way at Southern Oregon University Churchill Hall</h3>

2014, Proposal from Blade Hoke showing design that would ultimately become Feathoars for Southern Oregon University Hawk Dining

<h3>2014, Proposal from Blade Hoke showing design that would ultimately become Feathoars for Southern Oregon University Hawk Dining</h3>

2014, Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo collectively known as Lead Pencil Studio giving a speech at the opening of their project OSH Patient Memorial at the Oregon State Hospital, Salem

<h3>2014, Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo collectively known as Lead Pencil Studio giving a speech at the opening of their project OSH Patient Memorial at the Oregon State Hospital, Salem</h3>

2014, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Sean Healy and Joe Thurston’s All That is Solid Melts Into Air at University of Oregon Lillis Complex

<h3>2014, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Sean Healy and Joe Thurston’s All That is Solid Melts Into Air at University of Oregon Lillis Complex</h3>

2015, Concept drawing by Pablo Solares-Rowbury for his mural Cesar Chavez at Oregon State University Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez

<h3>2015, Concept drawing by Pablo Solares-Rowbury for his mural Cesar Chavez at Oregon State University Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez</h3>

2015, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Lead Pencil Studio’s OSH Patient Memorial at Oregon State Hospital Salem Building #60

<h3>2015, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Lead Pencil Studio’s OSH Patient Memorial at Oregon State Hospital Salem Building #60</h3>

2016, Installation team hanging Jeffery Gibson’s work ALIVE! at Portland State University Vanport Building

<h3>2016, Installation team hanging Jeffery Gibson’s work ALIVE! at Portland State University Vanport Building</h3>

2016, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Catherine Widgery’s Passing Storms at Oregon State Hospital Junction city

<h3>2016, Public Art Network Year in Review Award for Catherine Widgery’s Passing Storms  at Oregon State Hospital Junction city </h3>

2017, John Grade seen making a cast of a living bristlecone pine in the forest for his work Treeline at Portland State University Karl Miller Center

<h3>2017, John Grade seen making a cast of a living bristlecone pine in the forest for his work Treeline at Portland State University Karl Miller Center</h3>

2018, Stone blocks placed and pinned for Adam Kuby’s work Aggregations at University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

<h3>2018, Stone blocks placed and pinned for Adam Kuby’s work Aggregations at University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union (EMU)</h3>

2018, This is Water by Site Specific being installed at Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport

<h3>2018, This is Water by Site Specific being installed at Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport</h3>

2018, Lillian Pitt shown working on the fabrication of Spirit Guardians in collaboration with Juno Lachman and John Fritz for Oregon Military Department Ft Dalles Readiness Center

<h3>2018,  Lillian Pitt shown working on the fabrication of Spirit Guardians in collaboration with Juno Lachman and John Fritz for Oregon Military Department Ft Dalles Readiness Center</h3>

2018, Masayuki Nagase’s work Reflection of Stream at mid-point review of fabrication, seen with personalized tools

<h3>2018, Masayuki Nagase’s work Reflection of Stream at mid-point review of fabrication, seen with personalized tools</h3>

2021, Lee Imonen’s work 1116 pages seen in fabrication stage for University of Oregon Price Science Commons

<h3>2021, Lee Imonen’s work 1116 pages seen in fabrication stage for University of Oregon Price Science Commons</h3>

2021, From Which All Things Start by Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis being prepared for installation

<h3>2021, From Which All Things Start by Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis being prepared for installation</h3>

2022, Shirod Younker (left) and Tony Johnson (right) of Wanakim Collective stand next to their carvings for the interior of Oregon State University Peavy Hall

<h3>2022, Shirod Younker (left) and Tony Johnson (right) of Wanakim Collective stand next to their carvings for the interior of Oregon State University Peavy Hall</h3>

2022, Brade Rude poses with several of his bronze sculptures part of his work A Common Bond outside of Oregon State University Magruder Hall

<h3>2022, Brade Rude poses with several of his bronze sculptures part of his work A Common Bond outside of Oregon State University Magruder Hall</h3>

2022, Tapestry by Va Vang and Chu Vang being reinstalled at Oregon State University Magruder Hall after conservation

<h3>2022, Tapestry by Va Vang and Chu Vang being reinstalled at Oregon State University Magruder Hall after conservation</h3>

2023, Ingrained by Ben Butler being installed at Oregon State University Reser Stadium

<h3>2023, Ingrained by Ben Butler being installed at Oregon State University Reser Stadium</h3>

2023, Jill Anholt in concept development phase for Us: All at Oregon State University Reser Health Center

<h3>2023, Jill Anholt in concept development phase for Us: All at Oregon State University Reser Health Center</h3>

2024, Installation of The Weapon and the Tool by Gloria Udosenata at the newly renovated Oregon State University Pride

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<h3>2024, Installation of The Weapon and the Tool by Gloria Udosenata at the newly renovated Oregon State University Pride </h3>Center

2024, Big Pink and the Yellowing Sky by Michelle Muldrow at the newly renovated Oregon State University Pride Center

<h3>2024, Big Pink and the Yellowing Sky by Michelle Muldrow at the newly renovated Oregon State University Pride Center</h3>

2024, Monumental scale of Susan Zoccola’s Wonder seen in the fabrication stage

<h3>2024, Monumental scale of Susan Zoccola’s Wonder seen in the fabrication stage</h3>

2024, Masayuki Nagase with the raw form stone for his work Breath at Eastern Oregon University Inlow Hall

<h3>2024, Masayuki Nagase with the raw form stone for his work Breath at Eastern Oregon University Inlow Hall</h3>

2024, Sue Taves celebrating with her finished sculpture Interconnected being installed at North Valley Complex in Wilsonville

<h3>2024, Sue Taves celebrating with her finished sculpture Interconnected being installed at North Valley Complex in Wilsonville</h3>

2024, Kana Tanaka stands in front of the fabricated fish for her sculpture Shoal of Returning Hope at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls

<h3>2024, Kana Tanaka stands in front of the fabricated fish for her sculpture Shoal of Returning Hope at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls</h3>

2024, Crystal Schenk stands with artwork Ballads of Small Worlds created in collaboration with Shelby Davis on installation day at North Valley Complex, Wilsonville

<h3>2024, Crystal Schenk stands with artwork Ballads of Small Worlds created in collaboration with Shelby Davis on installation day at North Valley Complex, Wilsonville</h3>

2024, Crew installing Pete Beeman’s Megascope at North Valley Complex in Wilsonville

<h3>2024, Crew installing Pete Beeman’s Megascope at North Valley Complex in Wilsonville</h3>

2024, Rob Ley (center) stands with Martina Oxoby (left) and Peg Butler (right) in front of his sculpture Synapse at University of Oregon Lewis Integrated Science Building

<h3>2024, Rob Ley (center) stands with Martina Oxoby (left) and Peg Butler (right) in front of his sculpture Synapse at University of Oregon Lewis Integrated Science Building</h3>

2025, sketches of Phillip Cash Cash’ Land Project (Working Title): A Recognition of Tribal Voices to be installed at the Oregon State Capitol in Fall 2025

<h3>2025, sketches of Phillip Cash Cash’ Land Project (Working Title): A Recognition of Tribal Voices to be installed at the Oregon State Capitol in Fall 2025</h3>