BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4542@japanesegarden.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928 DTSTAMP:20240924T182304Z URL:https://japanesegarden.org/events/end-of-summer-2024/ SUMMARY:END OF SUMMER: The Creativity of a New Generation  DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nJapan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden is proud to present a week-long celebration of the artist-in-residency project End Of Summer in downtown Portland with mini-exhibitions on display from Sep. 21 - 27 at the Bullseye Projects in the Pearl District.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstablished in 2016 by Matt Jay (1987 – 2022)\, End Of Summer is a cross-cultural art program based in Portland\, Oregon. \; It is comprised of an annual summer residency for emerging artists and creators from Japan\, to immerse themselves in the natural and creative landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. The gallery space will share how the \;residency \;program began\, including personal stories from the participating artists \;that \;relay how the experience of working in the art communities of the Pacific Northwest changed their lives and their understanding of an artist’s practice.\n\n\n\nExhibitions on Display\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Matt Jay (1987-2022)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Jay was the Founder and Director of \;End Of Summer\, \;a cross-cultural art program dedicated to exploring and supporting contemporary modes of expression from Japan. End Of Summer regularly organizes satellite exhibitions and symposiums in the \;U.S. and Japan with its programming centering around an annual artist residency and lecture series in Portland\, Oregon. Additionally\, Jay was the co-founder of THAT YEAR\, an interdisciplinary creative studio\, which forges connections between Asia and the U.S. through art and design. \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore About End Of Summer\n\n\n\nEnd Of Summer (EOS) exists to build a dialogue between the U.S. and Japan through the Pacific Northwest and the expression of creative ideas. End Of Summer explores the art of Japan in an increasingly globalized society\, reconsidering notions of East and West\, center and periphery.\n\n\n\nIn its original format under the creative vision of Matt Jay\, up to six Japanese artists were invited to participate in the program through an open call. The residency uses the setting of Portland\, a city with deep cultural ties to Japan\, a community-oriented ethos\, and dynamic arts scene—a haven for creative exploration. Furthermore\, the program emphasizes research-based experiences rather than a demand for artistic production.\n\n\n\nCarrying the creed of the project manifested by its founder\, End Of Summer looks forward to continuing its mission. While Japan Institute seeks to harness the traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge artistry already embedded in Portland Japanese Garden\, both organizations are supported by the vibrant and creative energy of the Pacific Northwest.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Japan Institute\n\n\n\nJapan Institute was established in 2022 as a programmatic arm of Portland Japanese Garden to provide a cultural intersection between the East and West through the shared appreciation of nature and creativity. This sibling organization allows the Garden to share and expand the arts and cultural programs beyond the Garden’s physical boundaries\, deepening international partnerships with like-minded organizations\, while continuing to engage diverse people in dialogues about creativity and connection to nature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented by Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden and Art J Foundation in partnership with Bullseye Projects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Yuki Wallen\, the Matt Jay End Of Summer Program Manager\, at ywallen@japanesegarden.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute share the mission: Inspiring Harmony &\; Peace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpmedia.japanesegarden.org/w:1046/h:816/q:mauto/process:40844/id:3d757d645ecb499291285b9697e0c5f4/https://japanesegarden.org/EOS-tile-landing-page-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Japan Institute,Special Venue END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR