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.
Group Show - Aurora | through March 2
Michael Knutson - Recollections: Encounters with Art and Artists and Other Humans | through March 2
Laura Swingen - Composing Myself | through March 2
First Thursday Opening Reception | Feb, 5-8pm
Artists’ Panel Discussion | Jan 23, 6-7:30pm
New Works and Guest Artists Group Exhibit | through March 1
Guided Meditation with Artist & Life Alchemist Mona Kia | Feb 6, 5-5:30pm
First Thursday Opening Reception | Feb 6, 5:30-8pm
Mark Dunst - Wandering | through March 1
First Thursday Reception | Feb 2, 5-8pm
A Dialogue with the Artist | Feb 22, 11am-12pm
Fay Jones - Stills | through March 1
Roll Hardy - Recent Paintings | through March 1
First Thursday Opening Reception | Feb 6, 5-7pm
North Pole Studio Artists - Unconventional Wisdom | through March 2
First Thursday Opening Reception | Feb 6, 5-8pm
North Pole Artist Talk | Feb 16, 11am-12:30pm
Colton Rothwell - Pearl Road | through March 1
First Thursday Opening Reception | Feb 6, 5-8pm
In-Person Artist Talk - Colton Rothwell | Feb 8, 2-3pm
Nancy Floyd - For the Love of Trees | through June 21
Brenda Mallory - The North Star Changes | Jan 25 through March 22
Nancy Floyd & Julia Dolan: In Conversation | Feb 13, 7:30-8:30pm
Group Show - Just Playin' Around | through April 26
HG Garner, Michelle Jackson & Olivia DelGandio - Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize | Feb 25 through April 26
Exhibition Tour | Feb 15, 1-2pm
Opening Reception | Feb 27, 5-7pm
Psychedelic Rock Posters and Fashion of the 1960s | through March 30
Seed to Flower: The Growth of the Psychedelic Poster in San Francisco, 1965–71 | Feb 16, 2-3:30pm tickets