PLEASE RSVP for this event by September 8th

To begin the 2022 - 2023 season of First Saturday PDX, ​we will visit the Soreng Gallery of Chinese Art in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) at the University of Oregon.

Following the recent First Saturday PDX  programs on the history and restoration of the Soreng Gallery of Chinese Art in the JSMA by Curator Anne Rose Kitagawa and Professor Ina Asim, we are pleased to schedule a group visit with a guided tour to enjoy the special treasures now on exhibition.  We will also have access to JSMA's insightful collection of Korean and Japanese art galleries.  
 Renowned for its large and important assemblage of Chinese art, the JSMA’s holdings include one of America's most impressive collections of court textiles, along with superlative examples of traditional Chinese painting, sculpture, ceramics, jade, glass, lacquer, metalwork, furniture, and a small, but growing selection of contemporary Chinese objects.

​One highlight is a modern interpretation of a traditional Chinese treasure wall featuring an array of precious decorative objects in various media spanning over six hundred years. Also on view are examples from the museum’s sumptuous collection of imperial court garments and accessories, a rare nine-foot-tall jade pagoda, Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and brightly colored ceramic roof tiles from the Forbidden City.

The drive to Eugene is beautiful, taking about 90 mins to 2 hours.  The Admission Fee is $5 per adult, $3 per senior and Free for children and college students. Donations are also welcome.
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MEET US AT THE MUSEUM FRONT ENTRANCE AT 11:30am FOR A CASUAL TOUR OF THE SORENG GALLERY AND THE ADJACENT GALLERIES.
A short tour video can be viewed here and more information on the gallery can be found here:  JSMA Gallery Guide.  For more information on JSMA, including directions, visit their website.
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 Afterwards, there are various eateries nearby which can accommodate ​small parties for further discussion and social time.
To help us keep JSMA informed of the size of our group, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM HERE BY 8 SEPTEMBER.
Nearby parking is available at the rear of the JSMA.  ​
​Our educational program series has been developed with support from PSU’s Institute for Asian Studies, and is free and open to the public.​  First Saturday PDX  current full season schedule and descriptions available HERE.  

Unless specifically noted, most of our programs this season will be online only.   
​Our regular monthly location is below:  
Portland State University, Academic & Student Recreation Ctr (ASRC),  Room 230
1800 SW 6th Ave, Portland OR 97201
Excellent MAX and bus transportation is right by the venue; plan your Trimet trip HERE.   There is also a nearby parking structure at SW 6th and Harrison with an entrance on 6th Avenue is also available.
View PSU Parking info:  
https://www.pdx.edu/transportation/hourly-visitor-parking​​​