Welcome to our gallery
Here, we show what the phrase "Oregon goes to college" means to our state. This project is about sharing our stories and showcasing the unique perspectives and talents of our participants. Each piece in this gallery tells a story, reflecting the personal and collective significance of continuing education after high school.
Explore these works and be inspired by the creativity and passion of our contributors. Click on each photo to see it enlarged and/or additional photos.
Each participant will receive an exclusive Oregon Goes To College sticker!
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Elenore, 12th grade
Mapleton Jr/Sr High School
Collæge
2025, Paper, marker, glue
The meaning of a college going culture.
Nox, 10th grade
Mapleton Jr/Sr High School
Shoe Tree
2025, Markers and paper
Shoe Tree on the U of O campus where athletes toss their well-used shoes as a sign of moving on and their acomplishments.
Esther Troyer, Jaime Simpson
Neah-Kah-Nie High School
Dream Chaser
2025, Craft paper, marker, pipe cleaner, feathers, glue
Based on Native American "Dream Catcher," using the 16 Federal career clusters and our desire to have our students pursue their dreams... wherever they may go.
Nicole Edwards
St. Helens High School
Planting the Seeds
2025, Mixed media
Motivational poster.
Natalie Williams
Prospect Charter School
Dream of Opportunity
2025, Cardstock, paper, decor
Ana Vargas
St. Helens High School
Your Place
2025, Markers, paper, and inspo from students!
Everyone has different lived experiences and paths. This puzzle shows finding a place - done while thinking about students who are first generation and figuring out things by themselves.
Stephanie Carnahan, Adrienne Enriquez
Oregon GEAR UP
When AI Isn't a Substitute for Education
2025, Google imagen3, Canva
These attempts to use AI provide ample evidence that human thought, skill and effort are still required to ensure the resulting product works. Education provides the skills and knowledge needed to use AI effectively.
Stephanie Carnahan
Oregon GEAR UP
Open Doors
2025, Multiple AI generators
I wanted to convey that education beyond high school can open doors to many different careers.
Grace Whitley
Oregon State University
On Her Shoulders
2025, Paper, markers
Carrying the pride of her town and the hopes of her family, she walks forward—each book in her backpack a step toward a future built on dreams, strength, and determination. Her education isn't just for her; it's a legacy in motion. This artistic expression reveals a young girl's educational journey through the evolution of her backpack.
Jennica Vincent
Oregon GEAR UP
Lighting your way
2025, Photoshop, Google Images
OGTC as the filament in a lightbulb made of books and tipped like a pencil - With education, illumination, planning, and guidance, students can write any future for themselves.
Adrienne Enriquez
Oregon GEAR UP
When Oregon goes to college
2025, Acrylic yarn
Societal benefits like businesses being more likely to thrive, homeownership increasing, health outcomes improving, and civic engagement rising are depcited on a background of line and bar graphs showing an increase in postsecondary attainment.
Anne Stephens
Oregon GEAR UP
Future Goggles
2025, Ski goggles, paper, tape
Future options look more attractive and accessible with information, resouces and guidance.
AI
Oregon GEAR UP
Ode to Oregon goes to college
2025, Digital
An experiment in what Oregon goes to college means, authored by AI, in haiku form.
Ashley Rodriguez
Oregon GEAR UP
Grow Here
2025, Digital print on paper
"Grow Here" expresses Oregon's wild spirit and the transformative journey of knowledge. From rural roots to wisdom's citadels, it celebrates the spark of curiosity and the expansive horizons of learning. This piece is a poetic ode to education's power to illuminate and heal.
Autumn VanderLinden
Oregon GEAR UP
Glimpse of Possibility
2025, Acrylic on canvas
Here's to the bright possibilities that lie ahead.
Danielle Taylor
Oregon GEAR UP
Adding Chapters | Education Enriching Lives and Society
2025, Digital print on paper, card stock, brass fasteners
Each person's life is like a book, with each chapter representing different experiences and milestones. The power of education can add meaningful and fulfilling chapters to an individual's life. Education not only impacts personal growth but also benefits society as a whole.
Sara Lopez
Oregon GEAR UP
You Can Do Good Things
2025, Scrapbook paper on canvas board
Symbolizing the journey of growth, education, and community, the piece depicts a family guiding their toddler toward the silhouette of a graduate, representing the hope and dedication to a bright future. The tree signifies strong roots in Oregon, while the distant college and rural landscape reflect the path of knowledge leading to personal and communal impact.
Kelly Whitty
Oregon GEAR UP
College: Countless Ways to Get To, Through, and Beyond
2025, Mixed media
College access has no "Just add water" solution. Countless resources, supports, and tools are available to shepherd students along their paths. Similarly for each student's journey through college: If one approach isn't successful, another one may be. ... Then when students decide career paths based on college experiences, options abound once more!
Maddy Anderson
Oregon GEAR UP
Dear Boy Girl Baby
2025, Dramatic reading, children's book
Artist performed an excerpted reading from Dear Boy ( authored by Paris Rosenthal and Jason Rosenthal; illustrated by holly Hatam), Dear Girl (authored by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal; Illustrated by Holly Hatam) and Dear Baby (authored by Paris Rosenthal; Illustrated by Holly Hatam). Together these 3 texts embody empowerment and opportunity, showcasing a future with endless possibilities- all one has to do is dream and believe.