Oregon Origins Project VI: The Birth of Cascadia
Date June 22, 2025 2:00pm Pricing $10Oregon 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
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 Ronni Lacroute, the Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, and Reed College Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program. Additional support provided by the Greater Hells Canyon Council, Singing Springs Resort, and Wheeler County Cultural and Heritage Coalition.