Mission

PADA: Portland Art Dealers Association is a collective of Portland based visual art galleries that serves as an integral cultural resource by:
• Cultivating a deeper understanding of visual art through member representation of artists
• Amplifying programming of our members and partners
• Empowering member galleries to act as conduits between creators and collectors

Vision

We believe in the power of art and its ability to enrich society. As visual art galleries, we value the opportunity to connect and engage communities, with the intention to advance a dynamic, inclusive, and equitable arts ecosystem.

Values

• Artist Representation
• Connection & Collaboration
• Engaging Communities
• Equity and Diversity
• Fiscal Sustainability
• Integrity and Professionalism
• The Power of Art

Land Acknowledgment

The Portland Art Dealers Association recognizes and honors the Indigenous peoples of this region on whose ancestral lands our member organizations operate. Portland, Oregon lies within the traditional homelands of the Multnomah, Oregon City Tumwater, Watlala and Clackamas Chinooks, and the Tualatin Kalapuya Peoples who were relocated to the Grand Ronde reservation under the Kalapuya 1855 Ratified Treaty, also known as the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855. Today these tribes are a part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The Grand Ronde people continue to maintain a connection to their ancestral homelands and maintain their traditional cultural practices. We respectfully acknowledge and honor all Indigenous communities and are grateful for their ongoing and vibrant presence.