Oregon Origins Project VI: The Birth of Cascadia
event
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
June 21, 2025, 7:30pm
June 22, 2025, 2:00pm
exhibition
Stelo
June 5-July 12, 2025
an epic new musical work and art exhibition depicting the dramatic events of Oregon’s geologic history
left to right: James Lavadour, Vantage Point (2019) [detail]; Pavatuhaag (Leslie Gulch)
Audience comments
“Informative, interesting, well-conceived and executed. This is an inspiring and greatly needed project in our world now and into the future. Thank you for boldly speaking truths that others are reluctant to express.”
“A fascinating multidisciplinary exploration of geology through art — I loved it!”
“A superb musical performance.”
“Really incredible … the theme of landscape and thinking about deep time was unique. The performance and art concepts were fascinating and provoking.”
“So ambitious with all its facets.”
“I came in with high expectations and the event far exceeded them. Beautiful, moving, and educational.”
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, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Arts Access Fund, 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.