Converge 45, a citywide triennial in Portland, Oregon, has announced the theme and 28 participating artists for its upcoming edition, launching August 27. Curated by New York–based Lumi Tan, the exhibition is titled “Here, To you, Now,” borrowing a phrase from Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1985 novel *Always Coming Home*. More than half of the artists are based in Portland, including Srijon Chowdhury, Aaron Cunningham, and keyon gaskin, while out-of-state participants include Trisha Baga, Rose Salane, and Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork. The triennial will take place across 16 venues, including the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art and Oregon Contemporary.
This edition marks Converge 45’s 10th anniversary and its second iteration as a triennial, following its launch in 2016. The theme emphasizes impermanence, shared attention, and community engagement, reflecting Portland’s evolving artistic ecosystem. By centering local artists while inviting national participants, the triennial aims to foster dialogue between Portland’s histories and broader artistic conversations, reinforcing its role as a platform for collaborative, site-responsive work.