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Explore upcoming shows, artist receptions, First Thursday and First Friday events, studio tours and other opportunities to experience Portland’s vibrant art scene and discover artists throughout the Portland area and Pacific Northwest. Find more Portland and Oregon events on our calendar.
Portland Art Openings 🎨 … First Thursday, Nov 5
The post highlights First Thursday art exhibitions across various Portland galleries, including Russo Lee, Augen, Froelick, and Blue Sky. Each venue hosts receptions at different times, with a suggested walking route to navigate efficiently. Visitors are encouraged to check gallery websites for updates and changes to events.
First Friday Gallery Openings – Portland
Explore Portland’s East Side Arts District during First Friday, a monthly self-guided art walk featuring more than 20 independent galleries, studios, shops, and creative spaces. Meet local artists, browse new exhibitions, and enjoy a lively evening celebrating Portland’s creative community. From April through October, the event also includes an outdoor street exhibition. Admission is free…
First Thursday Gallery Walk – Portland
Explore Portland’s vibrant arts scene during First Thursday, a monthly event where galleries, studios, and creative spaces open their doors with free exhibitions, artist receptions, and special events. Wander through the Pearl District and nearby neighborhoods, discover new artists, and enjoy the lively atmosphere filled with art, food, and community.
Oregon Art Wire – This Week’s Picks
This week’s art picks include black-and-white portraits celebrating Portland’s music community, new abstract paintings and Western landscapes, and exhibitions highlighting Oregon’s forests, woodturning traditions, and local artists. There’s also a benefit art sale on the coast and a chance to see work by Salem’s latest artists-in-residence before the show closes October 25. Check websites before…
Oregon Art Wire- Save these Dates
Here’s a roundup of art to see for Monday, October 5. Portland Metro 100+ Portland Artists Open Their Studios Across the City, Portland – Oct 10–18, 2026 Portland Open Studios returns for two free weekends, giving visitors a self-guided chance to step inside the studios of more than 100 juried Portland-area artists. Painters, printmakers, ceramicists,…
Oregon Art Wire- Save these Dates
From Portland gallery openings and studio tours to exhibitions on the Oregon Coast and in Eastern and Central Oregon, fall 2026 offers plenty of ways to see new work by local and nationally recognized artists. Here are some of the Oregon art events, exhibitions, open studios and gallery shows worth adding to your calendar this…
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