Crow Sculptures Auction to Aid Children's Hospital
Thirty hand-painted crows displayed around Portland for the animated film Wildwood will be auctioned to support OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
Thirty hand-painted crow sculptures, first placed around Portland to promote the animated Laika film Wildwood, are gathered for a farewell display at Darcelle XV Plaza downtown. The crows will be removed from public view Sunday at 5 p.m. and auctioned as a fundraiser for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Why it matters
The installation pairs a film promotion with a charitable fundraiser, giving Portland residents a final chance to see the public art before it is sold. Proceeds from the auction will go to pediatric care at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
The installation consists of 30 hand-painted crow sculptures that were previously distributed across multiple Portland locations before being consolidated at Darcelle XV Plaza. The source does not report the auction proceeds or individual sale prices, which remain unknown.
The players
OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital
A pediatric hospital in Portland, Oregon, and the beneficiary of the crow sculpture auction, operated as part of Oregon Health & Science University.
Sam Warford
A Portland-area artist who created the Feathers and Flowers Crow sculpture featured in the installation.
The details
The crows were placed at several spots around Portland to advertise Wildwood, and artist Sam Warford created the Feathers and Flowers Crow design. They were gathered at Darcelle XV Plaza for a finale display that runs until early Sunday evening, after which they will be auctioned off to benefit OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Timeline
This weekend: crow sculptures on display at Darcelle XV Plaza until early Sunday evening.
Sunday at 5 p.m.: crows removed from public display and set for auction.
Market Landscape
Film studios frequently use decorated public art installations to build buzz for releases, and auctioning the pieces afterward for charity is a recognized way to extend that promotion. The Wildwood crows follow this pattern, linking a theatrical release to a children's hospital fundraiser.
Portland residents who want to see the crows in person should visit Darcelle XV Plaza before the display ends early Sunday evening. Those interested in bidding will need to watch for the auction after the 5 p.m. Sunday removal.
The takeaway
Promotional art can do more than sell a film when its final chapter directs proceeds to a children's hospital. Readers interested in similar giving can look for auctions that tie community art to local care providers.
What happens next
The crows will be removed from public display and auctioned on Sunday at 5 p.m.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how local charity auctions and fundraising efforts compare across Portland.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOIN 6 Portland.
