Royal Nebeker Art Gallery, Clatsop Community College

The CCC Royal Nebeker Art Gallery, established in 1979 and uniquely overlooking the Columbia River, is an important community-gathering place and forum for critical, contemporary art dialogue. Formally named CCC Art Gallery, it was renamed in the 2015-2016 Academic Year in honor of artist, teacher and mentor Royal Nebeker. The Gallery is dedicated to: sustaining and promoting contemporary art and visual culture through exhibitions and programming, which creates a stimulating environment conducive to learning and creative expression; enriching the cultural life of the campus, the local community, and the North Coast region; providing local and statewide leadership in the exhibition of contemporary art through regional, national, and international exhibitions; enhancing visual literacy and critical thinking while promoting the highest professional standards of artistry and craft; and fusing our instructional programs in the Arts and Humanities directly to the cultural vitality of the community.