Hoffman Gallery Opens New Converge 45 Exhibition
The exhibition features 28 artists and is set to remain open at the Lewis & Clark campus until December 10, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Fine Art
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Portlanders can explore the latest contemporary art as the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery at Lewis & Clark joins the citywide Converge 45 triennial. The new exhibition, titled Here, To You, Now, features work from 28 artists across 16 different locations in the city.
Why it matters
The triennial facilitates community conversation through citywide programming, with this year's theme inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin's 1985 novel Always Coming Home. It continues a tradition of regional art engagement, marking the gallery's second time participating in the nonprofit's program since 2023.
The Here, To You, Now exhibition features 28 artists spread across 16 locations throughout Portland. The triennial operates on a three-year cycle, with the current installation at the Hoffman Gallery set to conclude on December 10, 2026.
The players
Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery
An exhibition space located at Lewis & Clark that serves as one of 16 sites for the current triennial.
Converge 45
A nonprofit contemporary art organization that coordinates citywide exhibitions on a three-year cycle.
Lumi Tan
The curator responsible for organizing the Here, To You, Now exhibition.
Srijon Chowdhury
An artist featured in the exhibition with his steel gate and oil painting installation.
Frank Heath
An artist whose film work is included in the current exhibition.
The details
Curated by Lumi Tan, the exhibition at the Hoffman Gallery features contributions from artists Srijon Chowdhury and Frank Heath. Chowdhury has installed an oil painting and a welded steel gate titled Phool, while Heath explores history through his film titled Pony Express. The program is organized by Converge 45, a nonprofit founded in 2016 that selects galleries to host contemporary works as part of its multi-year cycle.
Timeline
Converge 45 was founded in 2016.
The Pony Express route operated from 1860 to 1861.
Ursula K. Le Guin published Always Coming Home in 1985.
The Hoffman Gallery last participated in the triennial in 2023.
The exhibition is scheduled to close on December 10, 2026.
Beyond the Bridges
This exhibition repeats the Hoffman Gallery's participation in the Converge 45 triennial, following its 2023 contribution to the citywide program. It continues the nonprofit's commitment to facilitating public art conversations on a three-year cycle.
Residents can visit the Hoffman Gallery to view the new installations through the end of 2026. The exhibition invites the public to engage with works inspired by regional literary themes at this Lewis & Clark campus site.
The takeaway
The Here, To You, Now exhibition highlights the continued evolution of the city's contemporary art scene through December 2026. Visitors should plan to visit the Hoffman Gallery to experience the diverse installations before the triennial cycle concludes.
Further reading
Learn more about the local arts landscape in our Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Mossy Log.
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