Art in the Pearl is ON!
The Labor Day weekend in the Park Blocks is a great time to stay in town and head to the Pearl District for the 25th Anniversary of Art in the Pearl! Celebrate one of Portland's longest-running art events: the Park Blocks fill with local artists, fabulous food, and so much more. Last year's event was held online due to COVID, but in 2021, Art in the Pearl is back and in person.
It's the sort of event that doesn't happen much anymore: a picturesque gathering of over a hundred artists and artisans from hither and yon. Wander from booth to booth and enjoy the art, connect with friends, indulge in street food, or just soak in the energy of the crowd.
Whether it's glasswork, furniture, paintings, photography, or jewelry, you can find it all at Art in the Pearl. It's events like this that make Portland the cultural center that it is!
Art in the Pearl - 25 Years of Bringing Art and Community to Portland
The annual Art in the Pearl event is a "gem of an art show," educating and enlightening the public with a curated selection of beautiful, quality work in a variety of mediums. For the past 25 years, the Pearl District becomes a gathering place for artisans, locals, and tourists, all ready to enjoy a day of creative inspiration.
The Festival is FREE - NO TICKETS for entry.
Art in the Pearl - Artist Updates on the website, and social media!
Artist: Shelly Corbett @shellycorbettphotography and her delightful photographs will be at Art in the Pearl on Labor Day weekend!
Medium: Original macro photography of toys that are interacting in the real world.
“By adding encaustic medium, pan pastels, oils, and hand carving the surface, I'm able to blur the line between painting and photography.” - Shelly Corbett
Images: Art in the Pearl: Facebook
Art in the Pearl General Information
Date: Labor Day weekend - September 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2021
Hours: 10 am-5 pm Saturday and Sunday (September 5th and September 6th, 2020)
10 am-4 pm on Monday (September 7th, 2020)
Location: The Northwest Park blocks are located in the Pearl District, Portland, Oregon, between W Davis and NW Flanders at NW 8th Avenue.
Art in the Pearl - Website
Social Media: Stay tuned to information about the event on Twitter @artinthepearl and Facebook.
Artist Resources - Here
Volunteer Needed! Art in the Pearl couldn’t happen without the help of dedicated, community-minded, and fun volunteers!
A festival for everyone to enjoy!
The festival fills the Northwest Portland Park Blocks with art, theater, music, and hands-on activities for people of all ages. Art In The Pearl has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book).
Art in the Pearl - Food Vendors
Food vendors at Art in the Pearl have included:
Ben and Jerry’s Pearl District - Ice Cream
Bella Luna Coffee- Coffee
Cafe Moka – Smoothies
La Jitana – Salmon Salad and Gyros
Kathmandu Cafe- kathmanducafepdx.com – Nepalese Food
