Information on art exhibitions, openings, and events at galleries and museums in Portland, Oregon
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BLUE SKY, OREGON CENTER FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
122 NW 8th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209
Wednesday–Saturday | 12–5pm Closed | First Wednesday & Thursday of the month for installation *please visit website to confirm current hours of operation
Founded as the Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts by a group of five young photographers in 1975, Blue Sky became an established venue for local photography. Over the course of four decades, the organization expanded its offerings to include national and international artists, many of whom exhibited at Blue Sky early in their careers.
Blue Sky’s special endeavor continues to be the exhibition of emerging and established artists that exemplify the finest in photographic vision and innovation. As such, Blue Sky has earned the accolade as having “the best record of discovering new photographers of any artists’ space in the country.”
Today, from a 3,700-square-foot facility in Portland’s historic DeSoto Building, Blue Sky presents 24 exhibitions annually, maintains a public research library, showcases regional photographers in an annual juried archive of original works in its Pacific Northwest Photography Viewing Drawers, and offers regular artist talks and programs—all free to the public.
