For more than 100 years, the Pacific Northwest College of Art has served as a dynamic creative center for emerging artists, designers, and creators with an educational philosophy that emphasizes individualized curricula, independent inquiry, and cross-disciplinary exchange. PNCA students explore, experiment and reimagine the world. At the creative heart of Portland, PNCA is a center for artists, designers, and scholars, presenting a wide array of free public programs and exhibitions for our community.