Drawn from the Collection
July 11 – November 21, 2026
Print Study Center
James Castle (American, 1900-1977), Cabin, no date, charcoal soot drawing on cardboard, 4 1/2" x 8 1/2", Collection of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, gift of Harry Widman, WID98.04
Drawn from the Collection presents a selection of drawings from the museum’s collection of Northwest art. The works on view here offer a wide range of approaches to drawing.
Whether resulting in a tightly rendered figurative work or an expressive, process-oriented abstraction, drawing is a practice that allows for the artist to make a direct and immediate statement.
Marks in a drawing can be made in an infinite number of ways, using a variety of media and tools. For some artists, drawing is their primary form of expression, like Rick Bartow, Claudia Cave, or James Castle. For others in the exhibition, like Carl Hall, Tom Cramer, or Anne Siems, it can be used for exploring new ideas or experimenting with materials..
Further Information
For further information contact:
Jonathan Bucci, The John Olbrantz Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Phone: 503-370-6861
Email: jbucci@willamette.edu
Vanessa Hopt, Assistant to the Director
Phone: 503-370-6856
Email: vjhopt@willamette.edu
