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Disjecta is a not-for-profit arts organization in Portland, Oregon that was founded in 2000 by Bryan Suereth. In their first location, Disjecta held over 500 shows, showingcasing 3,000 artists and hosting 30,000 patrons. In 2008 Disjecta announced the public opening of their new 16,000 sf arts building at 8371 N Interstate in the historic Kenton neighborhood. The former bowling alley turned abandoned hydraulic shop houses five large, fully leased artist studios, along with 3,500 sf of visual exhibition space. To this end, Disjecta hosts a variety of performance art events in addition to visual and installation based art shows. Visual arts programming highlights include solo exhibitions by Anna Fidler, Jenene Nagy, and Dan Gilsdorf. In 2010, Disjecta launched the massive city-wide biennial exhibition Portland 2010, curated by Cris Moss.[1] [2] [3] [4] [4] [5]
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Mission
Committed to contemporary art since 2000, Disjecta provides essential resources for artists to create and exhibit new work. Our reach extends far beyond the arts and encompasses the true essence of a cultural facility: a place where ideas, dialogue, creativity, and diversity flourish.
Definition of Disjecta
1. Formal: Scattered remains or fragments 2. Informal: The mistakes, false starts, unintended result and ___that are cut away when creating work. Disjecta, IAC celebrates the creative process.
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References
- ^ "A look back at Disjecta | OregonLive.com". Blog.oregonlive.com. http://blog.oregonlive.com/visualarts/2007/05/a_look_back_at_disjecta.html. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ "Looking at 'Portland 2010," Disjecta's take on the Oregon Biennial". OregonLive.com. 2010-03-13. http://www.oregonlive.com/art/index.ssf/2010/03/looking_at_portland_2010_disje.html. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ Stangel, Matt. "Disjecta Nabs Nagy | Art". Portland Mercury. http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/disjecta-nabs-nagy/Content?oid=2777175. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ a b Stangel, Matt. "Disjecta Grows Arms | Art". Portland Mercury. http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/disjecta-grows-arms/Content?oid=2364020. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ Richard Speer. ""Bryan Suereth" | Willamette Week | November 4th, 2009". Willamette Week. http://www.willametteweek.com/editorial/3552/13278/. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
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