PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow is the globally renowned media arts extension of the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon, expanding cinematic storytelling in all its forms—including film, television, new media, audio storytelling, gaming, and XR immersive arts.
 
Unbound from expectation and bursting out of the box of what cinematic storytelling can be, PAM CUT creates the future of media arts by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Serving over 65,000 audiences annually, each PAM CUT program brings together one-night-only offerings, combining at least two art forms—and audiences—in its bold, innovative programming.
 
PAM CUT’s mission is to change for whom, by whom, and how cinematic stories are told for audiences and artists who are not content to be contained. Through a “cinema unbound” approach, PAM CUT produces over 400 unique exhibitions, screenings, Co: Lab media arts education programs, artist services, and special programs each year at its three locations: Portland Art Museum and PAM CUT @ The Whitsell, PAM CUT Downtown, and PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater on the city’s east side. PAM CUT also hosts the annual Cinema Unbound Awards, honoring internationally acclaimed artists who push the boundaries of what’s possible. This West Coast cultural highlight celebrates visionary creators who redefine cinematic storytelling and media arts.

 
Find out more at: portlandartmuseum.org/pam-cut
 

The Portland Art Museum (PAM) in Portland, Oregon, is the only major art museum between Seattle and San Francisco and a vital cultural destination and educational resource for the region. PAM is internationally recognized for its ambitious exhibitions showcasing the work of artists from across the Pacific Northwest and the globe, and for its expansive collection of over 50,000 objects, with areas of focus including Contemporary Art, Native American art, Northwest art, Asian art, graphic arts, and photography. The Museum is also home to PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow, which expands the reach of cinema as an art form. In 2024, PAM was co-commissioner of Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me, the United States Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.
 
A cornerstone of the downtown Portland cultural district, PAM is committed to expanding access to the arts and serving its diverse community. The Museum just completed a $116 million comprehensive campus transformation to expand and upgrade its public and gallery spaces, and better meet the needs of its audiences. With the construction of the glass Mark Rothko Pavilion as its centerpiece, the project creates a new central entrance to the Museum and connects its two existing buildings, resulting in a more accessible experience for all visitors.
 
Learn more at portlandartmuseum.org.