In the summer of 2003,

The Modern Zoo hosted the largest independent art exhibition the West Coast has ever seen in a 120,000 sqft. building in St. Johns, Oregon. Displaying the works of over 125 artists and attracting more than 15,000 visitors in two and a half months, The Modern Zoo documented the rising creative spirit of Portland in a memorable and groundbreaking fashion. This is the site of the now defunct organization co-founded by Disjecta Director Bryan Suereth, and Portland Art Center's Gavin Shettler. A special thank you to all of the Modern Zoo staff for their dedication and charisma; their contributions were invaluable.

In alphabetical order -- Alissa Beddow, Jason & Laura Blackheart, Philippe Blanc, Katherine Bovee, Matthew Carroll, Leah Emkin, Jo Ann Kemmis, Cristina Linclau, Melissa Logan, Hazel Malone, Sonya Masinovsky, Paul Middendorf, Emily Mieren, Larry Moiola, Dina Noto, Rob Off, Tracy Olson, Heather Redetzke, and everyone else who lent a hand--thank you..