SPRING 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of […]

Engage in some mindful art practices to help ground you in the present moment, and then respond creatively to nature poetry from Mary Oliver using color, lines, shapes, and words. This interactive experience will be led by local creative practitioner Penny Wilcox. Education Saturday with Penny Wilcox “Creative Response Workshop” When: Saturday, April, 18th, 2026 […]

Planning a small event for a portfolio project and searching for the right venue in Portland? On a tight deadline and need a space quickly? Milagro, a Latino Heritage Culture hub on 525 SE Stark Street, is more than just a location for Theatre arts but welcomes all artists from different backgrounds (visual, musical, and […]

The “Create Resilience” Youth Art Contest for Suicide Prevention is open to Oregon youth ages 13 yo – 21 yo. It is an outreach of the Hold On Campaign for Suicide Prevention which uses the power of art to educate, connect, express, and heal. Winners receive cash awards and schools of six chosen youth will […]

How do we define the Pacific NW? Is it the commute, the community, or the nature that surrounds us? GALA is proud to present “My Pacific NW,” a diverse exhibition running from March 9th through June 5th, 2026 at the Gresham City Council Chambers Lobby. This show features local artists interpreting their daily lives spanning […]

  ARTISTS APPLY NOW!! 4th ANNUAL LAKE OSWEGO OPEN STUDIOS TOUR   Lake Oswego Open Studios is a juried fine arts and crafts studio tour offering a unique opportunity for artists in the Lake Oswego and West Linn, OR areas to connect directly with the community. Now in our fourth year, this self-guided driving tour […]

Fancy Banana is a studio for potters who need room to grow! We’re offering a new member special–first month free!  A few reasons Fancy Banana may be the place for you: Join a community of artists, many of whom are selling their work or showing in galleries Gain control over all aspects of your making […]

Color is more than just a visual experience; it is a language of emotion, memory, and narrative. GALA invites local artists to explore this spectrum for our upcoming themed exhibition, “Color Play.” We are seeking works where color serves as the primary springboard for storytelling. Whether your palette is vivid or muted, intentional or unexpected, […]