Artist and photographer Nolan Streitberger will share an in-depth look at his creative and research process behind documenting Oregon’s Trail of Tears. Through his presentation, Nolan will trace the evolution of the project—from the early stages of historical research and fieldwork to the photographic methods used to capture the landscapes that hold the memory of displacement and resilience.

He will also discuss the collaborative and practical aspects of bringing the exhibition to life, including his partnerships with the Albany Regional Museum to secure grants, manage production costs, and develop the public-facing components of the exhibit. The presentation offers an intimate view into both the artistic and logistical journey of transforming research and vision into a fully realized public art experience.

Artist Bio:

Nolan Streitberger is an artist living in Albany, Oregon working in the medium of photography. He first learned photography while attending Oregon State University's JumpstART program, a pre-college of the arts for high school students. He utilizes digital photography, film, and alternative process - shooting with darkroom paper, ortho litho film, and currently wet plate collodion with antique large format view cameras.

Nolan is a 2023 Critical Mass Finalist and his work has been selected for recognition by the Smithsonian Photography Awards and the Palm Springs Photo Festival. His work has also been featured with Der Spiegel, Bento, ZEITjUNG, Flavorwire, and Edge of Humanity Magazine. He has been exhibited at Blue Sky Gallery in Portland Oregon, PhotoPlace Gallery's online show, The Curated Fridge, and LoosenArt in Millepiani Gallery in Rome Italy.