This secret Portland warehouse holds over 20,000 pieces of art

There is a secret warehouse in Northwest Portland with over 20,000 pieces of art. It includes world class work by renowned figures like Richard Diebenkorn, Helen Frankenthaler, and one of the world’s largest collections of work by Andy Warhol. These pieces circulate regularly around the country, shipping out full shows to dozens of museums each year, all without any rental fee.

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For 25 years, OPB’s Emmy award-winning series “Oregon Art Beat” has told the stories of artists, chronicling the dynamic and creative spirit of the Northwest. From one of the world’s most famous children’s author to a painter living in a ghost town; from a family of weavers working in the ancient Oaxacan tradition to a stop-motion animator creating a perfect fable for our modern era – the artists featured on “Oregon Art Beat” are a diverse group of creators who share their personal stories and artistic vision.