What We (Be)hold

Presented by the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, What We (Be)Hold, an ambitious group exhibition at Artspace, featuring 46 local artists whose works were selected from an open-call process. What We (Be)Hold features artworks that embrace the spirit of what holds our focused attention, wonder, or spiritual contemplation, as well as what we keep close. This exhibition invites reflection on the people, values, memories, and ideas that hold our focus and shape our understanding of the world around us.

What We (Be)Hold invites viewers to consider what it means to find connection, responsibilities, and sources of wonder in a shared world through diverse artistic perspectives displayed in a mix of mediums and vibrant colors. Together, these combined works offer a multifaceted view of individualized experiences, encouraging us to examine not only what we behold, but also how we hold ourselves and one another.

The exhibition will be on view from August 7th– October 30th, 2026.

Located at 380 A Avenue in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during special events.

What We (Be)hold appeared in the VizArts Monthly: August Perception by Raylee Heiden for Oregon ArtsWatch.

For more information about the exhibition, the artists, and curatorial statement, please visit www.artscouncillo.org.

Image: Megan Hatch, the way isn’t clear, and here we are, limited edition archival pigment print on Hannemühle Photo Rag paper, 2022-2026