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FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to the Fall edition of Portal. I am thrilled that we are able to share this magazine with you, our most loyal members. Thank you again for your ongoing belief in our Museum and Film Center, demonstrated by your unwavering support during this crisis. Because of your generosity, the Museum has been able not only to survive during this challenging time, but to move forward in presenting major exhibitions and important programs that had been planned before the pandemic—in particular, a pair of magnificent special exhibitions opening in October. Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, a beautiful exploration of a culture and time over 3,000 years ago, is an immersive experience of nearly 230 objects from the world-renowned Museo Egizio of Turin, Italy. The exhibition not only sheds light on the favored wife of Ramesses II—who called her “the one for whom the sun shines”—but also explores the Valley of the Queens, a site in Egypt where the wives of pharaohs were buried, and the many aspects of daily life of this time and place that continues to intrigue. Private Lives: Home and Family in the Art of the Nabis, Paris, 1889-1900 is a critically acclaimed exhibition organized and co-curated with profound scholarship and insight by Mary Weaver Chapin, the Museum’s Curator of Prints and Drawings. It presents major new acquisitions and loans from throughout the U.S. and Europe by the Nabis, a significant although not readily known group of postImpressionist artists who focused their vision inward into their domestic lives as a means to expressing their emotions and thoughts through their art. Though long planned, the many-faceted views of home life in Private Lives resonate even more deeply in this extended time of careful separation. Elsewhere in the Museum, Mesh continues our exploration of important contemporary Native artists who are challenging us to think more expansively and critically about the past and to see a future that celebrates the richness of Native American culture. APEX: Sharita Towne and A Black Art Ecology of Portland is a revelatory view into the work of artists and community organizations that, together with an adjacent community gallery expanding our robust partnership with The Numberz FM, broadens our appreciation and understanding of Black creative life in Portland and beyond. This diverse group of exhibitions showcases how art can help us not only fortify ourselves and our connections in this time, but strengthen our community’s creative vision as we rebuild for the future. Although the pandemic and the related Museum shutdowns have been a significant setback in all areas of our operations, there remains a powerful resilience among our staff and Board of Trustees to fulfill our mission and connect in more meaningful and deeper ways with our community. In particular, the logistics surrounding all of these exhibitions have been extremely complex and challenging, and I am so proud that we are able to realize our plans, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of many who work behind the scenes, including our installation team, led by Matthew Juniper, and the collections and exhibitions team, led by Donald Urquhart and Julia Guariglia. A big thank you to them for their exceptional work. I very much hope you are able to visit and participate in all of these offerings as they continue to reinforce the power of art to connect us to our shared humanity.
Brian J. Ferriso Director and Chief Curator
BACK ROW, left to right: Arabella Mayrer, Assistant Preparator; Michael Smith, Creative Director; Anne Crouchley, Associate Registrar; Beckey Chapman, Assistant Preparator; Julia Guariglia, Exhibitions Registrar; Allison Dittmar, Assistant Registrar; Rosie Bergeron, Assistant Preparator; Evan Tewinkel, Preparator Supervisor; Annamarie Leon, Assistant Preparator. FRONT ROW, left to right: Matthew Juniper, Chief Preparator; Mary Weaver Chapin, Ph.D., Curator of Prints and Drawings; Brian Ferriso, Director and Chief Curator.
TICKETING AND TIMED ENTRY FOR QUEEN NEFERTARI’S EGYPT
To ensure that visitors have the safest and most enjoyable experience, the special exhibition Queen Nefertari’s Egypt (October 16, 2021 – January 16, 2022) will require timed-entry tickets, which list a specific time for admission. We strongly recommend reserving your tickets ahead of time, as
some popular time slots may be sold out by the day of your visit.
Members receive FREE admission to the Museum (a savings of $25 per ticket!). Current membership card and/or photo identification are required for entry on the day of your visit. Please note that member tickets are limited to the named individuals on your membership cards. Read a few of our most commonly asked questions below and be sure visit portlandartmuseum. org/faqs for a complete, detailed listing of questions and answers on timed entry, online ticketing, museum policies, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: I want to visit the Museum and see Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Do I need a special ticket?
A: Yes—although there is no additional charge to view our special exhibitions, due to capacity restrictions, guests will be admitted to this exhibition only with timed-entry tickets, which list a specific time for admittance.
Q: I am a member; do I need to buy or reserve a timed-entry ticket for Queen Nefertari’s Egypt in advance?
A: Members receive free timed-entry admission to this special exhibition; however, we highly recommend reserving your free timed-entry tickets in advance, as some time slots may sell out. Please note that Member tickets are nontransferrable and memberships will be verified upon entry to the Museum.
Q: What is included in my timedentry ticket? Is a separate ticket required to see the rest of the Museum?
A: Your timed-entry ticket for Queen Nefertari’s Egypt also includes access to the rest of the Museum. There is no need to reserve or purchase an additional General Admission ticket.
Q: I want to visit the Museum, but I do not want to view Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Do I still need a timed-entry ticket?
A: No. You may reserve a General Admission ticket online for the entire day if you do not plan to visit Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. General Admission tickets will also be available on-site in the Museum’s box office.
Q: Can I purchase or reserve tickets by phone?
A: We are currently unable to take ticket reservations by phone. Tickets will be available online at portlandartmuseum.org or in person at the Museum’s box office. Tickets for exhibitions are made available in advance of an exhibition opening; if you do not see the dates you would like to visit available for reservation yet, please check back in the coming weeks and watch your email inbox for announcements.
How to reserve your FREE timed-entry tickets as a member
Online: After selecting the time and date of your visit, Sign in to our website with your email address and password in order to access your member discount. Be sure to choose the Member ticket type. The member discount will be applied after you’ve added ticket(s) to your shopping cart and proceeded to the checkout. Remember to print your e-ticket(s) to present at the Museum for entry. On-site: Visit the Museum’s box office with your current membership card(s) and/or photo ID. Please note that as visitors will only be admitted to the museum via timed-entry tickets, some time slots may already be sold out by the time of your visit. Advance reservations are recommended.
COVID-19 Safety
In accordance with mandates from the State of Oregon, in order to protect our community and help slow the spread of COVID-19, masks are required for staff and visitors on campus, including in outdoor Museum spaces and Northwest Film Center spaces.
