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.
Eddie Reed - Malgré Tout | through May 31
Barbara Black - Then and Now | through May 31
Angennette Escobar & Monica Mitchell - CUENTOS, CASAS Y VESTIDOS | through May 31
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5-8pm
Artist Talk - Eddie Reed | May 2, 5:30-7:30pm
Artist Talk - Angennette Escobar & Monica Mitchell | May 17, 3-5pm
Jeffrey Fuchs & Guest Heather Adamek - We Speak in Color | through May 31
Michael Spence - Inventing People | through May 31
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5-8pm
Artist Talk | May 17, 11am-12pm
Mental Health Awareness Month Group Show | through May 31
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5-8pm
Annual Online Art Auction | April 28 through May 4
Clive Knights - Incomplete Paperwork | through May 17
Reception | May 1, 5-8pm
Special Event | May 10 - more info coming soon!
Group Show - Clay Bodies | through May 9
Viktor Kobylianksi - HIDDI | May 16 through June 20
Opening Reception | May 16, 6-9pm
Laura Domela - Defense Mechanisms | through May 31
Whitney Nye -Trip | through May 31
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5-7pm
Artist Talk | May 10, 11am-1pm
Lisa Onstad - Familiar Patterns | through June 1
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5-8pm
Artist Talk | May 18, 11am-12pm
Leah DeVun - Resemblance | through May 31
Sara J. Winston - Our body is a clock | through May 31
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5-9pm
In-Person Artist Talk - Leah DeVun | May 3, 2-3pm
In-Person Artist Talk - Sara J. Winston | May 3, 3:30-4:30pm
Group Exhibition - ALL OVER THIS PLACE! | through May 17
Holden Head - Holden Head: A Day Goes By | through May 17
Nancy Floyd - For the Love of Trees | through June 21
Gallery Talk - Holden Head | May 6, 12-1pm
Victoria Christen - ShapeScapes | through May 31
Jenny Rideout - Sails, Freq Flags, and Bonnets for Space Exploration | through May 31
Robert Sumner - Visual Music | through May 31
Reception | May 3, 3-5pm
Group Show - Beyond the Periphery: 2025 BFA/MFA Showcase | May 15 through June 7
Opening Reception | May 15, 5-7pm
BFA Gallery Talks | more info here
Group Exhibition: Studio Art Quilt Associates - Biophilia | through May 31
First Thursday Opening Reception | May 1, 5:30-7pm
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 | May 1, 10am-7pm
Member Artists Spring Show | through May 31
Spring Member Artists Show with Renka School of Ikebana collaboration | May 16 & 17 - 2 days only!
Reception | May 16, 4-7pm