Prisms Gallery MOVED, and is now located on the second floor of the Reed Opera House in Suite 205
*Hours: Monday through Thursday 11a-4p and by appointment. (The Prisms Gallery is volunteer ran, and therefore hours may not be consistent at times.) As we are working our way back to consistent hours these hours will change over the next couple of months!
*Phone: 971.599.9452
*Manager Anna Cottom: [email protected]
*Hours: Monday through Thursday 11a-4p and by appointment. (The Prisms Gallery is volunteer ran, and therefore hours may not be consistent at times.) As we are working our way back to consistent hours these hours will change over the next couple of months!
*Phone: 971.599.9452
*Manager Anna Cottom: [email protected]
Thank you to those who have contributed their time and materials to PCL's Prisms Gallery & Studio, making the dream of expanding the program into a reality. The following have been extremely supportive:
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Anna Cottom
Anna Davis Anna Walls Berik Bassline Maryssa Reynoso Branslava Baker · MAPSCU · Roger Yost Gallery · Pop Up Gallery · Connection Life Church · Independence Downtown Association · Emerging Leaders of the Northwest · Costco Wholesale · Salem Digital · Salem Foundation |
· Debora Bittick
· Bander Alghannam · Tina Thomas · Zellee Allen · Rebecca Maitlan · Kathy Flannigan · Kevin Priest · Kevin Elmore · Jack Arce · David Brees · Reed Opera House · MAPSCU · Badgers&Jam |
Who We Are
We are a resource for people with and without disabilities to connect with other artists in their community.
In the fall of 2013 we had our Grand Opening for PCL's Prisms Gallery. After many successful pop-up shows, craft tables and being invited to show in other galleries and public venues for the two years prior, PCL decided that we needed our own permanent space to be able to showcase the work done by people we support. Over the last six years, Prisms Gallery has evolved and transformed into an inclusive to all, community outreach and resource hub when it comes to the arts. In 2014, we expanded to have a studio space for art workshops.
Activities have included weekly FREE craft workshops open to the community, movie nights with descriptive services (for blind and visually impaired), collaboration group shows and events, bohemian bashes and a guest artist program.
In the last year, an opportunity was presented to begin a monthly art walk, as there was nothing in place in Salem. Collaborating with other local businesses and artists, Prisms Gallery implemented the Salem Art Walk in 2016 and continues to organize and evolve this event to showcase local artists and be a resource for emerging artists and outsider artists that are looking for ways to get their work seen and connect with other artists.
Activities have included weekly FREE craft workshops open to the community, movie nights with descriptive services (for blind and visually impaired), collaboration group shows and events, bohemian bashes and a guest artist program.
In the last year, an opportunity was presented to begin a monthly art walk, as there was nothing in place in Salem. Collaborating with other local businesses and artists, Prisms Gallery implemented the Salem Art Walk in 2016 and continues to organize and evolve this event to showcase local artists and be a resource for emerging artists and outsider artists that are looking for ways to get their work seen and connect with other artists.
Articles About Us
A Magical Vision Event in the Statesman Journal newspaper, August 2015
Safety and Security the drawings of Patrick Hackleman in Willamette Live, February 2015
Into the unknown… new work and old work by Kurt Fisk in Willamette Live, January 2015
Gallery More Than Just Display in the Statesman Journal newspaper, February 2014
Local Art by Adults with Disabilities in the Statesman Journal newspaper, December 2014
Tactile Tour is art outreach in 3D in the Statesman Journal newspaper, August 2014
Prisms Gallery Opening in Salem Business Journal, August 2013
Safety and Security the drawings of Patrick Hackleman in Willamette Live, February 2015
Into the unknown… new work and old work by Kurt Fisk in Willamette Live, January 2015
Gallery More Than Just Display in the Statesman Journal newspaper, February 2014
Local Art by Adults with Disabilities in the Statesman Journal newspaper, December 2014
Tactile Tour is art outreach in 3D in the Statesman Journal newspaper, August 2014
Prisms Gallery Opening in Salem Business Journal, August 2013
More about PCL as an organization~
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Partnerships in Community Living, Inc. (PCL) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1986 to achieve the mission of expanding the horizons and enhancing the quality of life for those we support.
As an organization, PCL is committed to supporting the communities where the people served by PCL live, work, and play. To this end, PCL's Board of Directors, its employees, and constituents are involved in building effective partnerships with local service organizations and schools as well as other community endeavors. Through community integration and active involvement, PCL facilitates opportunities for: advocacy, connections, and ongoing learning opportunities. PCL's Residential Supports are individually designed with respect given to all needs and desires for those we support. This individualized planning is evidenced in the variety of living situations PCL provides. |
An example of work from one of the many talented artists that contribute to this program. |
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Sold Artwork
Pieces of work that have found their way to new homes! It is so exciting when artwork gets sold!
The Center for the Arts at PCL is an art program that encourages adults with developmental disabilities to explore and challenge themselves through artistic practices. PCL is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 that works hard to “Expand the Horizons and Enhance the Quality of Life of Those We Support. Then Employment section of PCL provides vocational training and job coaches that help the people we support find opportunities to work in the community. At this point we have 88 people supported through our department, and we’re still growing!
We believe in the importance of having a meaningful career and always seeking to find the perfect job for each person based on their dreams and aspirations, as well as their skills and abilities. Several people are interested in pursuing the arts in a professional manner. The artists through the program have been provided with the resources to make their art with other artists and show their work in different venues to the community. Artists are involved in many processes including, making frames out of wood, stretching and prepping canvases, and researching design ideas. Drawing, painting, working with clay, photography, recycled “found” art sculpting, music and more. We are also looking into theater arts, ceramics, printmaking and silk screening.
Another main focus of this art program is to bring together the people we support with other people in our community with similar interests. We offer free workshops and open studio times that anyone can come be part of in effort to make this happen.
The most exciting part of this program is discovering new talents and interests from those supported who have very different types of disabilities. Being involved with this program has proved to be especially beneficial for those with challenging behaviors and with limited communication outlets, as making art can be an incredible tool for self discovery, relating to others, and boosting confidence through accomplishment. It is thrilling to hear the success stories and see the growth of this program over the last year. We also know that it is very important to the artists supported that we continue to broaden their opportunities so they can continue to follow their passion.
If you would like to know more about what we’re doing or would like to give us some input, “LIKE” us on Facebook!
We rely mainly on donations, grants, volunteers and exchanged services. If you're interested in helping in any of these categories, please contact us!
We believe in the importance of having a meaningful career and always seeking to find the perfect job for each person based on their dreams and aspirations, as well as their skills and abilities. Several people are interested in pursuing the arts in a professional manner. The artists through the program have been provided with the resources to make their art with other artists and show their work in different venues to the community. Artists are involved in many processes including, making frames out of wood, stretching and prepping canvases, and researching design ideas. Drawing, painting, working with clay, photography, recycled “found” art sculpting, music and more. We are also looking into theater arts, ceramics, printmaking and silk screening.
Another main focus of this art program is to bring together the people we support with other people in our community with similar interests. We offer free workshops and open studio times that anyone can come be part of in effort to make this happen.
The most exciting part of this program is discovering new talents and interests from those supported who have very different types of disabilities. Being involved with this program has proved to be especially beneficial for those with challenging behaviors and with limited communication outlets, as making art can be an incredible tool for self discovery, relating to others, and boosting confidence through accomplishment. It is thrilling to hear the success stories and see the growth of this program over the last year. We also know that it is very important to the artists supported that we continue to broaden their opportunities so they can continue to follow their passion.
If you would like to know more about what we’re doing or would like to give us some input, “LIKE” us on Facebook!
We rely mainly on donations, grants, volunteers and exchanged services. If you're interested in helping in any of these categories, please contact us!
