TBA:08 — Time-Based Art Festival

Sept. 5 - 14, 2008

The time is now — visit Portland and immerse yourself in the cutting-edge, outlandish, and interactive at Portland Institute for Contemporary Art's Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival. TBA is an annual convergence of contemporary performance, dance, music and new media that turns the city into a performance space, offering workshops, installations, performances, and no shortage of late-night activity.

Stay the night and save up to $50

Book your stay at a participating hotel by Aug. 1 and save up to $50 on your TBA pass. When you book your TBA:08 hotel package, you'll also receive exclusive hotel rates plus free overnight parking, continental breakfast for two, and valuable coupons on dining, shopping, arts and entertainment.

Passes give you the freedom to enjoy as much of the TBA Festival programs as you can, while offering considerable savings off individual ticket prices. You'll also be entitled to discounts on PICA merchandise.

To receive this special offer, first choose your hotel, then select the TBA pass that's right for you.

Passes available through this offer:

Works Pass: $50 (regularly $75)

Night owl? Access all late-night programming at THE WORKS — part cabaret, part secret rendezvous, part scene to be seen (excludes special events and performances). Receive discounts on performances, films, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, installations and special events.

Flex Pass: $125 (regularly $175)

Looking for a deal? Access to your choice of eight main-stage performances, films, lectures or workshops. Unlimited access to noontime chats and THE WORKS.

Immersion Pass: $225 (regularly $275)

Immerse yourself in Time-Based Art! Unlimited access to all performances, films, lectures, chats, workshops and THE WORKS.

TBA passes are non-refundable. Your credit card will be charged for passes when your reservation is made; room charges will be processed upon check in. Please note pass-holder reservations may be required for some TBA performances.

 

MORE PICA EVENTS

Want to learn more about TBA:08? See what happened at TBA:07.

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) presents a variety of programming throughout the year. Learn more > >

May 7: Roger Ballen Lecture

PMMNLS
Portland State University’s Art Department offers free public lectures every Monday night. Learn more > >

Upcoming lectures include:

May 5: Rebecca Ripple
May 12: Edgar Heap of Birds
May 19: Karen Yasinsky
June 2: Amy Yoes
June 8: John Malpede

Portland Art Focus

Check out Portland Art Focus – a lens directed at the Portland art scene, with exhibition listings and info.

Take the train to Portland

Two can travel from Seattle to Portland for the price of one with the Amtrak Cascades Free Companion Ticket offer. More info > >

ATTRACTIONS PASS

Visit Portland's top 10 attractions for a fraction of the combined regular price. More info > >

Where to stay  

The Ace Hotel

"A unique little place on the edge of the Pearl District, geared to the creative class. Great Value."
— Travel + Leisure 08/07
1022 SW Stark St., Portland. Map it.

Check availability and book this package online.

The Heathman Hotel

Condé Nast 2004 and 2005 Gold List, Travel + Leisure 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 “Top 500 Greatest Hotels in the World.” Where service is still an art.
1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Map it.

Big Deal rates include double-occupancy accommodations, free parking and complimentary continental breakfast for two.

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The Mark Spencer Hotel

Portland’s hotel to the arts. Come experience exceptional value and long-forgotten, Old-world hospitality. Fully equipped kitchens. Wireless Internet access.
409 S.W. 11th Ave. at Stark Street, Portland. Map it.

Big Deal rates include double-occupancy accommodations, free parking and complimentary continental breakfast for two.

Check availability and book this package online.