Students from several classes, including UO’s Political Science department's "Intergenerational Justice" course will share work related to some of the core themes raised by the Plastic Entanglements exhibition. Presentations may address the historical, sociological, legal, aesthetic, literary, scientific or philosophic dimensions of plastic, the material’s limitless potential benefits, and the threat plastic poses as a serious, potentially perpetual environmental curse.

A panel of faculty and experts in different fields will share their perspectives in response to the themes of Plastic Entanglements and discuss the long-term effects of the plastics we consume in our own community. Moderated by Babe O'Sullivan, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Materials Management Program.

The JSMA honors this annual celebration of life and death that takes place in Mexico, parts of Central and South America, and Latino communities in the United States. Altars with offerings, and traditional art, music, dance, food, and poetry remember and welcome souls journeying to the world of the living for a brief visit. The celebration features and exhibition of prints and paintings by artists from Guanajuato, Mexico.

The JSMA honors this annual celebration of life and death that takes place in Mexico, parts of Central and South America, and Latino communities in the United States. Altars with offerings, and traditional art, music, dance, food, and poetry remember and welcome souls journeying to the world of the living for a brief visit. The celebration features and exhibition of prints and paintings by artists from Guanajuato, Mexico.

JSMA’s curators invite you to join them as they explore cross-cultural encounters and connections among our exhibitions.

How can we stem the tide of plastics overwhelming our planet? Artist and activist Dianna Cohen, whose work is on view in Plastic Entanglements, presents a talk about the pervasive problem of plastic pollution.

Calling all UO students! Join us for an evening of interactive art activities, free food, and fun. Drop by the JSMA between 5-7 p.m. to view our new exhibition Plastic Entanglements, featuring 58 works by 30 international artists. Learn about the impact of plastics on campus, participate in interactive art activities, and make a move towards ditching the disposables. This event is brought to you by JSMAC, UO Craft Center, UO Student Sustainability Center, and UO Zero Waste.

Join Ina Asim for a discussion of the exhibition “Reflections of the Cosmic Web: Intricate Patterns in Daoist Art.”

Explore the JSMA with free admission during the Smithsonian’s Annual Museum Day!

What’s a kid to do with their parents on a day when school is out for parent teacher conferences or grading? Bring them to the JSMA! Children can bring an adult to the museum for free on special no-school days!

School closure schedule:
4J: October 11-12, November 8-9

Bethel: October 12, November 2, November 9, November 30, December 7

Springfield: September 7, November 1-2, November 28-30