CURRENT EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
Over the years Portland’s art scene has expanded widely, and continued to persist even through a global pandemic. PADA members and ORVAA partners work hard to promote openings, exhibitions and events all throughout the Portland Metro Area and greater State of Oregon. Events can be attended at galleries and institutions on any given night of the week.
First Thursday, Portland’s flourishing art walk, was initiated thirty years ago by the founding members of PADA. During this year-round, monthly event, galleries in and around the Pearl District and Northwest host opening receptions for new exhibitions. Many PADA members continue to follow the First Thursday schedule—keeping the tradition alive—while also having events throughout the month as well.
Carol Benson & Michael Knutson - Adventures in Abstraction | through March 29
Stephan Soihl - Forms Open or Dense - Spaces Variable | through March 29
Kanetaka Ikeda - Cosmic Leaves: Miniatures and Giants | through March 29
Upcoming:
Hannah Theiss - QUALIA | through April 26
Philip Stork - CONNECTIONS | through April 26
Group Show - Under the Covers | through April 26
Noah Alexander Isaac Stein - Luminous Fire from a Broken Machine | through April 26
First Thursday Opening Reception | April 3, 5-8pm
The Naomi Poems | April 10, 7-9pm
Music Performances - Bug Toast & Danny Schauffler Trio | April 11, 7:30pm
Artist Panel Discussion | April 13, 2-4pm
Collage Night | April 20, 2025 6pm
David Cohen - The Church of Lepidoptera | through March 29
Upcoming:
Kay Henning Danley - Catalyst | through April 26
First Thursday Opening Reception | April 3, 5-8pm
Artist Talk | April 19, 2-3pm
Kris Haas - Disjointed Reality | through March 29
Upcoming:
Hannah Theiss - Aphelion | through April 27
First Thursday Opening Reception | April 3, 5-8pm
Collage with the Artist | April 27, 3-5pm
Darci Phenix - Sable | through March 29
MaryAnn Puls - A Collection | through March 29
Upcoming:
Clive Knights - Incomplete Paperwork | through May 17
First Thursday Reception | April 3, 5-8pm
A Dialogue with Clive Knights | April 19, 11am-12pm
Susan Seubert - Fragile Beauty | through March 29
Upcoming:
PDX Group Show - FROM THE STACKS | through April 26
Chris Russell - Mementos | through March 29
René Rickabaugh - Recent Work | through March 29
Upcoming:
Stephen O'Donnell - 95 / 25: A Thirtieth Anniversary Exhibition | through April 26
G. Lewis Clevenger - The Edge of Eden | through April 26
First Thursday Opening Reception | April 3, 5-7pm
Artist Talk | April 12, 11am-12pm
MF - INTACT | through March 2
Upcoming:
Sabina Haque - The New Abnormal 2.0 | through April 27
First Thursday Opening Reception | April 3, 5-8pm
Artist Talk - The New Abnormal 2.0 | April 13, 11am-12:30pm
Group Show - HER FORMATION | through April 11
Kirsten Bauer - Sign Painting Workshop | April 19, 12-4pm
Debra Achen & Charlotta Hauksdóttir - Lost Landscapes | through March 29
Upcoming:
Nykelle DeVivo - Tha Crossroads | through April 26
Laura Beth Reese - #influenced | through April 26
First Thursday Opening Reception | April 3, 5-9pm
In-Person Artist Talk - Nykelle DeVivo | April 5, 2-3pm
In-Person Artist Talk - Laura Beth Reese | April 5, 3:30-4:30pm
Nancy Floyd - For the Love of Trees | through June 21
Upcoming:
Group Exhibition - ALL OVER THIS PLACE! | April 19 through May 17
Holden Head - Holden Head: A Day Goes By | April 19 through May 17
Reception | April 18, 6-8pm
Gallery Talks | April 22 & 29, 12-1pm
Adell Shetterly - A Moment in Time | through March 29
Angelita Surmon - Following Light | through March 29
Andrew Crossley - One Thing Leads to Another | through March 29
Upcoming:
Kirsten Blair - Found & Foraged | through April 26
Anna Kaufman - Memoriam | through April 26
Julie Johnson - Untitled | through April 26
Reception | April 5, 3-5pm
Group Show - Just Playin' Around | through April 26
HG Garner, Michelle Jackson & Olivia DelGandio - Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize | through April 26
Storytime | April 5, 11am-12pm rsvp
Storytime at the PSU Farmers Market | April 19, 11am-12pm rsvp
Exhibition Tour | April 19, 1-2pm rsvp
Survival and Intimations of Immortality | through May 25
Public Exhibition Tour | April 5, 12-1pm on April 5
Survival and Intimations of Mortality Public Tour with Cahana Family | April 16, 11:15am-12:15pm
Psychedelic Rock Posters and Fashion of the 1960s | through June 15
Monet’s Floating Worlds at Giverny: Portland’s Waterlilies Resurfaces | through Aug 10
Free First Thursday | April 3, 10am-7pm
From Dormancy Comes Growth | through April 9
Gallery Member Artists Showcase | through April 19
Upcoming:
Member Artists Spring Show | April 25 through May 31
Opening Reception | April 25, 4-7pm
Upcoming:
Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner | April 17 through Aug 9
Opening Reception | April 17, 5-7pm