Exhibition poster on a white wall for the Pacific Northwest Conceptual Art Center's 75th anniversary retrospective, dated September 29 to November 26. Next to the poster, a small display stand holds booklets with the same design, featuring a QR code
An art gallery wall featuring three black-and-white framed photographs of a woman on the left, and a mixed-media art piece with packaged goods and a telephone on the right. Red plastic objects are scattered on the floor.
Illustration of two spark plugs, one colored in blue and purple and the other in red and pink, with a black background. The spark plugs are surrounded by a metallic, gear-like structure with sharp, angular teeth. The lower part of the image features
Two white T-shirts hanging on a wall. The left T-shirt has text that reads 'PROTECT ME FROM WHAT I WANT,' and the right T-shirt has text that reads 'ABUSE OF FLOWER COMES AS NOURRISE.'
A collection of red plastic forks scattered on a gray carpeted floor near a white wall corner.
Two framed art pieces on a white gallery wall with text that reads 'SLEPT AWAKE' and other words in a black and white print.
A person with long hair is hanging upside down, holding onto a large piece of furniture with wooden legs, which is positioned at an angle against the ceiling.
A small pink tent card with the words 'Please Touch' printed on it, placed on a white surface near books and papers.
An art exhibit with a large informational poster on the left, a small display on a wooden easel, an open book, and two framed artworks on a white wall in the background.

Opening Reception:
10.09.25, 4 – 6pm

Artist Talk:
11.13.25

09.29.25 – 11.26.25

The PNW Conceptual Art Center’s 75th Anniversary Retrospective

Program Description:

The Littman Gallery at Portland State University is excited to host the 75th Anniversary Retrospective show for the Pacific Northwest Conceptual Art Center. Founded in 2023, the Center’s goal is to provide opportunities for artists and writers and host educational events about conceptual art and its history. The center chooses to operate out of a sense of abundance and believes that the making and enjoyment of art is for everyone. Curated by artist/director Adelaide Blair, the show consists of recreations of historical work by conceptual art luminaries associated with the center, as well as a group show of current artists working in the field: 

Joe Bun Keo

Matthew Deane Parker

Erin Boberg Doughton

Stefan Leandro Gonzales 

JoEllen Wang 

Natasha Loewy 

Leslie Samson-Tabakin

Von Coffin

This show takes place from September 29 to November 26, 2025. The Littman Gallery is on the campus of PSU, 1825 Southwest Broadway St., Portland, OR.  Open hours are Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm. There will be an opening reception on October 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and a curator talk on November 13th.  All events are free and open to the public.

A piece of roasted meat, sliced and served on a brown ceramic plate, set on a white pedestal against a plain white background.

About Adelaide Blair:

Adelaide Blair is a conceptual artist whose research-centered practice allows her to interact with and learn about the world. Originally from Southern Oregon, Adelaide currently resides in Seattle, Washington. She has a BFA from Southern Oregon University, an MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and an MFA from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. She has been the director of the PNW Conceptual Art Center since its inception.

Please email adelaide_blair@yahoo.com for more information.

About the PNWCAC:

The Pacific Northwest Conceptual Art Center is a conceptual art project by Adelaide Blair and does not really exist except as a vehicle for her to publish books and throw 75th anniversary retrospectives. Formed in response to a perceived lack of resources for conceptual artists outside of academia, Adelaide’s goal is to provide opportunities for artists and writers, as well as educational events about conceptual art and its history. She chooses to operate out of a sense of abundance and believes that the making and enjoyment of art is for everyone. (Also, she likes making stuff up.)

Two black-and-white photographs displayed on a gallery wall, each showing a person bending forward with a table balanced on their back and their head, surrounded by plain white walls and a concrete floor.
A map or floor plan with numbered rooms, showing an entrance and some sections marked with rectangles and labels.
Two framed artworks hanging on a white gallery wall, featuring black and white text in a distorted style.
Exhibition display with text on the wall, a small easel holding a paper, an open notebook, and a clipboard on a white shelf.