The Petrucci Family Foundation for African-American Art is excited to have Ayele Forde as our Portland area Special Assistant to the Exhibition at the Portland Art Museum. Mr. Forde, a recent graduate athlete and emerging artist from the University of Oregon, was tapped to be our liaison with the Museum and be the interactive “face” […]
Collection Updates
PFF Sponsors Barbara Bullock Publication
PFF is the principal sponsor of Barbara Bullock’s book Chasing After Spirits. Published in partnership with LaSalle University in Philadelphia under the dedicated commitment of its editor Klare Scarborough, this book is a major tome that traces the genealogical, inspirational and international influences that have led to an unbelievable body of work by the prolific […]
Recent Acquisitions: Landscape Majestic and Castle Geyser
Mikaene Thomas, Inspired by Portland The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African-American Art is pleased to announce the special purchase of Landscape Majestic by African-American artist Mikaene Thomas. This purchase bolsters work by contemporary artists in PFF and will be prominently featured in the upcoming Constructing Identity exhibition at The Portland Art Museum. It is […]