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Trail Blazers Join Students for Visit to Portland Art Museum

by Elisa Klein | Feb 4, 2017 | Features, News

Portland, OR. Portland Trail Blazer players C.J. McCollum, Evan Turner and Festus Ezeli joined high school students from Roosevelt and Parkrose high schools for a tour of Constructing Identity: a Collection of African-American Art at the Portland Art Museum. The exhibit opened just in time for Black History Month and runs through June 18th. (Photo credit, Bruce Ely/Trail Blazers)

Museum director Brian Ferriso said this is a major exhibition for the museum. “It really reflects the African American experience and the history of African American art over the past 80 or 90 years. Bruce Ely / Trail Blazers

“This museum is really about educating our youth, inspiring our youth to see the world and see the human experience in a new and exciting way,” said Museum Director, Brian Ferriso.

Evan Turner and Festus Ezeli were there for the tour.

Festus Ezeli connected with kids during the tour.

Evan Turner discussed a work of art with students. “I thought it was great that the kids came out and learned and we all saw some great pieces and discussed what we thought,” Turner said.

Constructing Identity brings together paintings, sculpture, prints, and drawings by prominent contemporary African-American artists. This is a work by Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012).

Museum director Brian Ferriso said this is a major exhibition for the museum. “It really reflects the African American experience and the history of African American art over the past 80 or 90 years.”

McCollum explained that he doesn’t participate in things like this to help him on the court, “I do it because I care and I want to see these kids lives change, I want to impact them and if we come and spend time together, we’re making a difference.”

The galleries will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 10.

Mon	Closed
Tue	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thu	10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri	10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun	10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free	Members
$19.99	Adults
$16.99	Seniors 62+, College Students
Free	Children 17 and under
	Special program fees may apply.

Trail Blazers Join Students for Visit to Portland Art Museum

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