Author Archives: Portland Japanese Garden
Garden Presents Spring Art in the Garden Exhibition: Come Back Koi!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melissa Wilmot Portland Japanese Garden mwilmot@japanesegarden.com, (503) 542-0288 Portland Japanese Garden Presents Spring Art In the Garden Exhibition: Come Back Koi! Woodblock Printing Demonstration and Lecture Complement Art Exhibition Portland, Ore. — March 25, 2011 — … Continue reading
Garden Announces Selection of World-Renowned Architect for Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melissa Wilmot Portland Japanese Garden mwilmot@japanesegarden.com, (503) 542-0288 Portland Japanese Garden Partners with World-Renowned Architect, Kengo Kuma Kuma to lead Garden’s expansion project Portland, Ore. — January 19, 2011 — The Portland Japanese Garden has announced the … Continue reading
Portland Japanese Garden Presents Katsura Exhibition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melissa Wilmot Portland Japanese Garden mwilmot@japanesegarden.com, (503) 542-0288 Portland Japanese Garden Presents the Exhibition Katsura Imperial Villa: The Photographs of Ishimoto Yasuhiro Portland, Ore. — December 16, 2010 — The Portland Japanese Garden will present photographs of … Continue reading
Portland Japanese Garden Brings Indigo Textile Artist Exhibition to Portland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melissa Wilmot Portland Japanese Garden mwilmot@japanesegarden.com, (503) 542-0288 Shihoko Fukumoto’s “Indigo is the Color of My Dreams” Opens This Month Portland, Ore. — October 15, 2010 — The Portland Japanese Garden will present original works from internationally … Continue reading
World’s Top Japanese Garden Designers Return to Portland Japanese Garden
Series of events will introduce garden masters to the community and celebrate their accomplishments Portland, Ore. — September 28, 2010 — The Portland Japanese Garden is proud to host the first-ever gathering of the Garden’s eight former garden directors and … Continue reading
Behind the Shoji Art Offers Spectacular Array of Asian-Inspired Art at Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR— A dazzling collection of pottery, glass, jewelry, wood carvings, textiles, and more will be on display at the Portland Japanese Garden’s Behind the Shoji Art Show and Sale. This one-of-a-kind annual art exhibit features Asian-inspired original artwork and unique gifts for sale—all within the setting of this most beautiful of gardens. Continue reading
World's Top Japanese Garden Designers to Reunite at Portland Japanese Garden
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"From Damsels to Demons: The Hidden Art of Netsuke Carving" is Summer Exhibition for Portland Japanese Garden 2010 Art in the Garden Series
Portland, Oregon – From damsels to demons, the exquisite miniature carvings known as netsuke were the essence of understated chic during the Edo period (1615–1868) in Japan. Collected internationally for over a century, these exquisitely carved works of art were … Continue reading
Portland Japanese Garden Holds Annual Tanabata Festival
Portland, OR – On July 11 the Portland Japanese Garden celebrates its annual Tanabata Festival from 1-3pm. Bring the whole family to join in the traditional Tanabata custom of making origami paper ornaments, writing wishes (in Japanese!) on colorful strips … Continue reading
Translating Nature into Art at the Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, OR – With art that emulates the beauty of the Portland Japanese Garden, Artist Alliance Northwest will hold their art show and sale May 21-31 in the Garden’s Pavilion. This unique art show, titled Translations, features the work of … Continue reading