Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial is open to those living in, born in, educated in, or a previous resident of Oregon. It is a survey of works by artists who are defining and advancing Oregon’s contemporary art landscape. Curated by TK Smith, the 2026 biennial will explore interconnected themes of place, power, and promise, as they relate to complex relationships with the land, histories, and the Oregon nations. This exhibition will act as a response to the 250-year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since its signing, there have been long and violent battles to combat the restriction of American’s “unalienable rights” and the denial of full citizenship, often fought by the most vulnerable.