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August Art Openings 🎨 … First Thursday, Sept 3

The post highlights various art exhibitions in Portland, featuring receptions at multiple galleries, including Russo Lee, Augen, Froelick, and more. It suggests an efficient walking route to visit these locations, emphasizing planning ahead for optimal viewing and noting that admission to the Portland Art Museum is free.

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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.

Portland Open Studios

Step inside the creative world of Portland-area artists during Portland Open Studios, a free, self-guided tour of working studios throughout the city. Meet artists, explore the spaces where their work comes to life, watch demonstrations and learn about the materials, techniques and ideas behind each piece. Visitors can plan their own route, discover a wide…

Art in the Pearl

Art in the Pearl returns to Portland’s North Park Blocks for its 30th year, filling the shaded blocks of the Pearl District with three days of fine art and craft over Labor Day weekend. One of the Pacific Northwest’s premier juried art festivals, it brings together more than 100 artists from across the country, each…

2026 Silverton Arts Festival

The Silverton Arts Festival is a weekend event in Silverton, Oregon, celebrating creativity through regional artists and artisans. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, food, and drinks while exploring art in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, making it an ideal late-summer outing for families and art enthusiasts in the Willamette Valley.

Astoria Art Walk

Explore Astoria’s vibrant arts scene during the Astoria Art Walk. Stroll through downtown galleries, studios, shops, and local businesses featuring rotating exhibitions, artist receptions, live demonstrations, and special events. It’s a great opportunity to discover local and regional artists, enjoy the historic waterfront district, and support the creative community. Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a light…

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