Announcing the EAR Forest
The Art Department is excited to announce the creation of the EAR (Experimental Art Research) Forest!
The EAR Forest is located behind Lewis & Clark’s Fields Art Building and the Historic Bathhouse of the Estate Gardens. Nestled in the woods you will find 16 speakers mounted to trees along a path. The project has been funded by an anonymous foundation grant. Faculty, students and visiting artists will have the opportunity to incorporate the system into classes and events, allowing for dynamic soundworks and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The system is programmable to start and stop at specific times, loop as desired, set to be volume sensitive, and play up to 16 different files (one through each speaker) simultaneously.
And come join us for the grand opening on Thursday November 2, 2023, from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
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SPRING 2026 Artist-in-Residence JACOB KIRKEGAARD
Join us in welcoming of our spring Artist-in-Residence Jacob Kirkegaard’s coming to Lewis and Clark from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Artist Opening will be April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm
Off-campus Study
A Backstage Pass to NYC Culture and Careers
Lewis & Clark’s New York City off-campus study program combines interdisciplinary coursework with internships and weekly engagement in the city’s creative life. It offers an immersive path for students exploring careers in art, theatre, media, and more.
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EAR Forest Honors Albina’s Musical Legacy
Lewis & Clark partnered with the Albina Music Trust to preserve Portland’s Black musical heritage, bringing Albina’s songs to campus through a panel discussion and immersive sound installation.
