One Dollar Magazine
One Dollar was founded as an arts and entertainment magazine for Portland in 1973.
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An archive of design & illustration history in Portland
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Wall to Wall Soul Collection
This collection by Albina Music Trust highlights poster and advertising art from North Portland’s music culture from the 1960s to 1980.
Doug Lynch
Doug Lynch was one of the most prominent mid-century designers in Portland, a WPA artist, teacher and man behind the Portland flag.
Joe Erceg
Joe Erceg enjoyed an over five decade-long career as a designer and is most known for his work with University of Portland.
Transit Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work promoting Portland's transportation systems. With curation support by...
Vanport Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work promoting Vanport. With curation support by PNCA students Jared Mendez...
Restaurant Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work promoting Portland's restaurants. With curation support by PNCA students...
LGBTQ+ Community Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work from Portland's LGBTQ+ community. With curation support by PNCA students...
Amusement Park Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work promoting Portland's amusement parks. With curation by PNCA student...
Rose Festival Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work promoting the Portland Rose Festival. Poster Designs and ephemera for the...
Sports Collection
A visual collection of the graphic design and illustration work promoting Portland's athletic teams.
Richard H. Wiley
The story of Portland’s most prolific and pioneering illustrator
Isaka Shamsud-Din
Isaka Shamsud-Din is an artist, educator, and activist known for his projects celebrating the Black community.
Peter Corvallis
Peter Corvallis had a lifelong career in photography, film, and production
Charles Politz
Charles Politz was a prominent designer for many decades known for his expressive line drawings, logo design and cheeky holiday cards.
Jantzen
Starting in 1910, Jantzen was a brand that defined the swimsuit, and boosted Portland's reputation as a hub for sportswear.
Rupert Kinnard
Rupert Kinnard has been an illustrator, cartoonist, art director, activist and leader in Portland’s LGBTQ community since the 1970s.
The Portland Scribe
The Portland Scribe was an underground/counterculture newspaper from 1972 – 1975.
Mark Norrander
Mark Norrander is an artist and designer who founded Borders Perrin and Norrander (BPN), a prominent Portland advertising firm. He is now an
Bennet Norrbo
Bennet Norrbo was a prominent designer and illustrator in the 1960s working for brands like Jantzen and Pendleton.
Marilyn Holsinger
Marilyn Holsinger was a talented calligrapher and designer in Portland and San Francisco before becoming a designer and instructor at OSU.
Tom Lincoln
Tom Lincoln is a designer, letterer and early motion graphics practitioner whose career took him from Eugene, to Portland, to NYC and back.
NAACP
Since 1914, the Portland Branch of the NAACP seeks to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all...
Pendleton
Forged from Native American partnerships and known for their distinctive wool blankets and plaid shirts, Pendleton defines Northwest style.
This project was founded by Melissa Delzio, rooted in the work of Tim Leigh and supported by Portland State University and PNCA students.
We seek to expand the scope of the stories we tell. Contact us.
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