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Published: 14 May 2008

Portland Community College President Preston Pulliams (right) helps Art Beat featured artist Harry Widman unveil his featured art work at the festival's Art Beat kick-off ceremony at the college's Southeast Center, 2305 SE 82nd and Division. The painting, "Mother and Daughter," will be permanently installed at the center in honor of Widman, a resident of Cedar Hills. Every year, organizers select a featured artist who creates a work of art in their field that permanently resides at one of PCC's campuses.

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