Sou’wester artist residency

Artist in Residence February 2026- Seaview, WA

OASIS CABIN RESORT artist residency

Artist in Residence January 2026- Maupin, OR

Brassworks Gallery’s 3rd annual postcard show

One of many featured artists for Brassworks Gallery’s 3rd Annual Postcard Show. December 13 2025-Jan 3 2026.

ADX “PRETTY UGLY” Show

August of 2025 I was apart of Crow Collective’s “Pretty Ugly” Group Show at ADX, PDX.

Wildacres artist residency

August 2024 I was awarded an Artist Residency at Wildacres Retreat in Little Switzerland, NC. There I had the opportunity to create 8 individual plein air paintings, using the scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains as my inspiration.

thunderbird bar

Featured artist for May 2024 and June 2025 at Thunderbird Bar in Portland, OR. Thunderbird was a great setting for showcasing a collection of pieces mixing both Americana and nature.

LAika STudios

While working at Laika Studios, I’ve been able to be a part of 3 separate shows in their gallery space. The first being a solo show titled “Lost & Found” which showcased art inspired by and framed in thrifted or antique pieces. The second and third shows showcased a few original plein air paintings, which hung alongside many other amazing pieces of art made by peers at LAIKA studios.

OLD PAL

“VIGNETTES” was a solo show that was on view from April-May 2023 in Old Pal’s gallery space that sits opposite from the beautiful and modern bar and restaurant. For more details about the show check out https://artandaboutpdx.com/calendar-page/emma-van-halsema-vignettes

pulSe pdx

A small collection of original ink drawings were showcased in the lobby of Pulse PDX.

portLand center Stage

A collection of ink drawings inspired by vintage photographs and abandoned farmhouses showed outside of the Ellen Bye Studio for the run of Macbeth during Portland Center Stage’s 2018-2019 season. Both Macbeth and my art drew on Southern Gothic themes, which made a great pairing for audience members.