🎉 Happy New Year, 2025!
✨ Start the year by celebrating art that sparks joy! 🌟
Kick off the year on a creative note by exploring Portland's iconic Pearl District—our original arts hub. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your art journey, the neighborhood's galleries offer something for everyone!
Be sure to check out the latest PADA Art Guide for exciting art events happening across the city. And for all the seasonal fun in the Pearl, follow Around the Pearl and @aroundthepearl.pdx.
Blue Sky Gallery
Blue Sky Gallery, also known as The Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts, is a non-profit exhibition space for contemporary photography in Portland, Oregon. The gallery is dedicated to public education and began by showing local artists before slowly expanding to national and international artists. Blue Sky’s mission is to inspire and build community between contemporary photographic artists and our audiences through exhibitions, publications, and dialogue.
Gallery Hours | Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00-5:00 pm
Location | 122 Northwest 8th Avenue, Pearl District, Portland, 97209
Ford Gilbreath: Our Town After Dark
Ken
Paul Rosenthal: In Light, In!
Ford Gilbreath - Our Town After Dark | through Feb 1
Ken Paul Rosenthal - In Light, In! | through Feb 1
Opening Reception | Jan 9, 5-8 pm
In-Person Artist Talk - Ford Gilbreath | Jan 11, 3-4 pm
Zoom Artist Talk - Ken Paul Rosenthal | Jan 15, 12-1 pm rsvp
Blackfish Gallery
Located in the Pearl District, Blackfish is renowned for its dynamic exhibitions featuring contemporary art by both local and international artists. Committed to artistic excellence and cultural enrichment, Blackfish Gallery remains a cornerstone of Portland's thriving arts scene.
Gallery Hours | Wednesday–Sunday | 11 am–5 pm (Please visit the website to confirm hours).
Location | 417 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Open First Thursday, January 2
Blackfish Gallery Welcomes Four New Artist Members!
Malon Al-Jiboori, Pomegranate Doyle, Dede Luria, and Christa Nye—selected for their strong voices and diverse talents. Don't miss their debut exhibition!
Group Show - New Members Show | through Feb 1
Robert Shepard - Full of Empty | through Feb 1
First Thursday Opening Reception | Jan 2, 5-8 pm
Artists' Panel Discussion with our New Members. Hosted by Kendra Roberts, BFG. | Thursday, Jan 23, 6 pm
Songs For a Dark Night is an evening of music and immersive performance. $10 at the door. | Friday, Jan 31, 7:30 pm
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
The Elizabeth Leach Gallery features regional and international artists across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia. It remains a vital cultural hub dedicated to outstanding artistry and engaging exhibitions and an essential destination for art enthusiasts in Portland.
Gallery Hours | Tuesday through Saturday: 10:30 am–5:30 pm and by appointment
Location | 417 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Open First Thursday, January 2
Link to event details: https://www.elizabethleach.com/events/2025/bourdette-cooke-artist-talk
Christine Bourdette and Judy Cooke Artist Talk with Bruce Guenther
Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11 am
The event coincides with the current exhibitions, Cumulus by Bourdette and Following Form 2024 by Cooke. Both exhibitions are on view through February 1, 2025.
Exhibition | December 11, 2024 - February 1, 2025
First Thursday | January 2, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Image: Christine Bourdette | Scree, 2024
Exhibition | December 11, 2024 - February 1, 2025
First Thursday | January 2, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Image: Judy Cook | Blue (Shadow) 2024
The Froelick Gallery
Froelick Gallery exhibits and represents a diverse roster of contemporary artists, each with strong and independent voices. Their artists live in the Pacific Northwest, throughout the US, and in Tokyo. In October 1995, the gallery opened in Downtown Portland and relocated in 2007 to the historic DeSoto Building between Old Town and the Pearl District.
Gallery Hours | Open for walk-in visits and by appointment Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am–5 pm
Location | 714 NW Davis Street, Pearl District, Portland, 97209
Rick Bartow | Looking for Medicine Yoshihero Kitia | I am looking at the sky no matter where I am
Annual winter closure: Sunday, December 22nd - Monday, January 6th.
EXHIBITION | Dec 3, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Image: Rick Bartow, Looking for Medicine 2005
Gallery 114
Gallery 114, one of the oldest artist-owned and artist-run collectives on the West Coast, is a vibrant hub for contemporary art in Portland's bustling Pearl District. Located in the 1100 building, it serves as a prominent venue for curated exhibitions and community-focused events, enriching the cultural landscape and providing a dynamic platform for artistic exploration and engagement.
Gallery Hours | Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Location | 1100 Building, 1100 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209
Open First Thursday, January 2
Artists included in this exhibition:
Orlando Almanza, Shannon Amidon, Megan Andrews, Sarah Bouwsma, Joseph Brady, Jason Breeden, Justin Jude Carroll, Zachary Del Carpine, Lisa Dubitsky, Chad Glazener, Karen Hightower, Cindy Ingram, Maguelonne Ival, Rachel Kalman, Levant Karayalim, Heidi Keith, Kimberly Kent, Jason Litts, Chas Martin, Alice Petty, Emily Pratt, Linda Dalal Sawaya, Elizabeth Serreau, Keith Van Norman, Kelly Williams, K.L. Wollons
Group Show - Undercurrent | through Feb 1
First Thursday Opening Reception | Jan 2, 5-8 pm
Meet the Artists | Jan 4, 1-3 pm
Image: Karen Hightower - Hidden Treasure, acrylic
J. Pepin Art Gallery
The J. Pepin Art Gallery offers a captivating showcase of artworks during the summer months. Known for its eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations, the gallery highlights the creative vision of local artists. J. Pepin Art Gallery reframes the perception of mental illness as one of mental health. Along with their work, the artists share their own journeys with mental health, creating a much-needed dialog.
Please note the new hours or by appointment:
Monday - Wednesday: CLOSED, Thursday - Saturday: 12 - 5 pm, Sunday: 12 - 4 pm
Location | Maytag Building, 532 NW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Exhibition | Dec 19th - Feb 1st
The gallery will be closed on Thursday, December 26th, and Thursday, January 2nd.
Laura Vincent Design & Gallery
Established in 2018, Laura Vincent Design & Gallery defines its artistic program through the work of represented contemporary artists with soulful and discerning voices. Exhibition-based, the gallery hosts shows of regional, national, and international artwork.
Gallery Hours | Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm, and by appointment.
Location | 824 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209
Mark Dunst - Wandering | Jan 17 through March 1
First Thursday Reception | Feb 2, 5-8 pm
A Dialogue with the Artist | Feb 22, 11 am-12 pm
Winter Closure: Dec 22 through Jan 9
Open First Thursday, January 2
The BLACK Gallery | Room for Conversation
Exhibition | through Jan 20, 2025
Artists featured: Kara Walker, Faith Ringgold, Isaka Shamsud-Din, Ernie Barnes, Julian Gaines
Room for Conversation features rare, one-of-a-kind works by Ernie Barnes, Julian Gaines, Faith Ringgold, Isaka Shamsud-Din, and Kara Walker, all from The BLACK Gallery powered by Don’t Shoot Portland’s collection. As part of our ongoing archival work, Room for Conversation also features an oral history booth where everyone and anyone can share their thoughts and feelings about revolution, politics, social interactions, and whatever is on their mind.
Location | 916 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 97209
Image: Ernie Barnes, The Comedian, 1978
Lithograph signed by the artist
Waterstone Gallery
Waterstone Gallery is a contemporary artist-owned and operated gallery in Portland’s Pearl District, home to a vibrant arts scene. The gallery has been operating for over 30 years and presents dynamic, thought-provoking, and beautifully crafted visual art by Oregon artists.
Gallery Hours | Wednesday–Saturday, 11:00 am–5:30 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location | 124 NW 9th Avenue, Pearl District, Portland, OR 97209
Open First Thursday, January 2
Group Show |The Big Little Show | through Feb 2
First Thursday Reception | Jan 2, 5-8 pm
Artist Demonstrations - Lisa Ellis & Angelita Surmon | Jan 19, 11am-1pm
Still figuring out your New Year’s Eve plans? 🎉 It’s not too late! We’ve rounded up 5 amazing events happening in the Pearl District to help you ring in 2025 in style. ✨ Check them out and start the year off right! Follow us on @aroundthepearl.pdx for all the latest!
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