Oregon Origins Project VI: The Birth of Cascadia

Tickets go on sale January 29, 2025

Ticket prices are $14.50 – $54.50 or pay what you will with a $10 suggested minimum donation.

Oregon Origins Project in partnership with Stelo presents an epic new musical and visual art work depicting the dramatic events of Oregon’s geologic history. Join us for an artistic exploration of the state’s geologic origin stories, including the Columbia River basalt flows, Basin and Range earthquakes, Cascade volcanoes, Missoula floods, and much more.

Matthew Packwood, composer
Ken Selden, conductor
Ian Madin, geologist

Visual artists:
Michael Boonstra
Christine Bourdette
Claire Burbridge
Juniper Harrower
James Lavadour
Daniela Naomi Molnar
sidony o’neal
Sara Siestreem
Amanda Triplett
Leah Wilson

Don’t miss the Oregon Origins Project VI: The Birth of Cascadia companion art exhibition at Stelo, 412 NW 8th Ave in Portland, on view from June 4-July 15, 2025.

Oregon Origins Project is an innovative arts and culture initiative which explores the ancient origins of the state of Oregon through creative expression. The project provides a platform for Indigenous artists and culture bearers to share their living traditions and artistic work, and an opportunity for artists of all disciplines to create new work inspired by the state’s origins. Learn more at the Oregon Origins Project website.

Oregon Origins Project VI: The Birth of Cascadia is presented in partnership with Stelo and generously supported by the Ronni S. Lacroute Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program, Cultural Coalition of Washington County, and Oregon Cultural Trust. Additional support provided by the Greater Hells Canyon Council, Singing Springs Resort, and Wheeler County Cultural and Heritage Coalition.

James Lavadour, Vanishing Point, 2019 [detail]; Pavatuhaag (Leslie Gulch)