Portland Arts & Lectures

Since 1984, Portland Arts & Lectures has brought leading authors, historians, artists and critics to the stage to discuss their work and the trajectory of contemporary culture. These vibrant evenings have become a Portland tradition. Through a six-part lecture series and special events, Portland Arts & Lectures connects readers and writers in a spirit of intellectual curiosity and engagement.

The Portland Arts & Lectures series is sponsored by Gard Communications, Oregon Council for the Humanities, The Oregonian, Powell’s Books and Willamette University. Major support is also provided by The Paul G. Allen Foundation and The Heathman Hotel.

Main Series

Annie Leibovitz

November 20, 2008

Portland Arts & Lectures

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Tickets are still available for her appearance in Seattle on Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

 

Michael Pollan

January 13, 2009

Portland Arts & Lectures

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Tickets are still available for his appearance in Seattle on Monday, January 12, 2009.

 

Ann Patchett & Elizabeth Gilbert

February 10, 2009

Portland Arts & Lectures

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

 

Scott Simon

March 17, 2009

Portland Arts & Lectures

Scott Simon is a reporter, novelist and host of Weekend Edition Saturday on National Public Radio.

 

Mira Nair

April 29, 2009

Portland Arts & Lectures

Director Mira Nair’s most recent film, The Namesake (2007), is an adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel of the same name.

 

 

Reading selections for the 2008/2009 series
Past Events
Past Events 1984-2004

Special Events

Calvin Trillin

February 17, 2009

Special Events

Join us in celebrating our milestone anniversary with Trillin, a long-time friend and supporter of Literary Arts.

 

Terry Tempest Williams

March 25, 2009

Special Events

How do we find beauty in a broken world? Who better to explore this question than Terry Tempest ..

 

 

Past Events