Located in the historic DeSoto building which has many galleries and venues for art, the Froelick Gallery displays bold and individualistic artwork by contemporary artists. Although many local artists are represented at the exhibitions, displays of the works of artists from as far away as Tokyo can also be found here. The gallery organizes more than 15 solo exhibitions and around 4 group exhibitions during the course of a year. Exhibitions include artwork of varying mediums and styles, thereby ensuring that no two exhibitions are the same. Established in 1995, the gallery is one of the most respected institutions to display art in the city.
Established in 1979, this artist-owned gallery is committed to bringing the Portland area fresh art that reaches the culturally diverse. Local artists' works are displayed at the gallery, including such innovative contemporary work as the incredibly vivid watercolor paintings by Barbara Black and colored lithographs by Jana Demartini. Special exhibits are held year-round, and patrons can call the gallery for show times. Be sure to visit during the First Thursday Gallery Walks.
La Galería de Elizabeth Leach se fundó en 1981 y es la segunda galería más antigua de todo Portland. La galería, ubicada en el centro de la ciudad, exhibe una amplia variedad de obras, entre ellas esculturas, pinturas y fotografías; todas son realizadas por reconocidos artesanos ciudadanos, nacionales e internacionales. En la galería muchas veces se llevan a cabo espectáculos donde se muestran las nuevas obras de los artistas.
Located in the heart of the cultural hub of Portland, Upfor is an art gallery which goes above and beyond simple visual exhibitions to include installations, performances and much, much more. The gallery displays contemporary art in all its forms with a bias towards the new-age digital media. Contextual presentations and performances are organized here side by side with regular installations of sculptures and paintings to create an interactive environment which is both intriguing and unique.
La Galería Augen es una tienda pequeña de artes visuales creada tanto por artistas ciudadanos como por los reconocidos artistas nacionales e internacionales en un escenario no muy tradicional. El dueño Bob Kochs, un hombre amable y locuaz, está dispuesto a compartir su amplio conocimiento sobre las obras que tiene en su galería y cualquier otro tema de interés. Si bien todas las piezas de aquí son mostradas con ingenio, el ámbito permanece informal. Es un lugar perfecto para explorar en un día de de ocio.
Disjecta has transformed the defunct bowling alley at North Interstate Avenue into a fabulous center for contemporary performing and visual arts. The center encompasses artists' studios, exhibition space, an indoor performance venue, and outdoor space for performances and installation-based exhibitions. Through the support and organization of various programs that encourage collaboration between artists and interaction with audiences, the center has created a veritable haven for the contemporary arts in Portland. Disjecta features exhibitions and performances showcasing local and national artists, both established and newcomers.