KEPT: WHAT WE ASK OF THE PAST | LAUREL REED PAVIC

This exhibition explores storage and the things we choose to keep. The objects displayed on the pedestals are drawn from the collections of the Sandy Historical Society, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, the Lincoln County Historical Society, and the Gresham Historical Society. These four institutions are vital community hubs, sustained by inclusive programming, dedicated volunteers, and strong networks of supporters. Their generosity made this exhibition possible. Historical societies are accountable to their donors, volunteers, and communities, shaping how their collections are preserved and interpreted. An art exhibition, by contrast, can approach those same collections with a different set of questions, inviting new perspectives and unexpected connections. The paintings are from the collection of the Salem Art Association, with the exception of Masher Mash Up by Ardis DeFreece.
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