The Fall Show is only two weeks away. Many of the pieces have been dropped off and are now tucked away safely in the back room. These 212 pieces will not be on view until opening night, Friday October 26th, but here’s a small sample of what’s in store.

Every year when summer turns to fall, we here at the gallery get super excited. Not just for the changing leaves and return of favorite sweaters, but for the 200+ new works of art! This year we’ll be featuring 214 brand new pieces by our member artists at the Fall Show. Opening night is Friday October 26th so mark your… Read more

Road Trip! Up the Columbia River Gorge to Visit Artists Dennis Hartley and Ted Olson, a Serene Zen Abbey, and Beautiful Maryhill Museum On a recent Friday afternoon, Jennifer Zika, manager of PAM’s Rental Sales Gallery, and three gallery volunteers: myself, Lynn Harper, and Jan Kessler, loaded kit and caboodle into my car and headed east. With Friday afternoon traffic,… Read more

If you couldn’t join us on August 25th for opening night of The Staff Show, you missed out on a fabulous evening! We had an amazing time connecting with the Portland Art Museum’s staff, as well as friends, family and fellow art lovers. But don’t fret. If you missed out there is still a chance for you to meet the… Read more

It takes a lot of people to make The Portland Art Museum run. There are many moving parts, and everyone involved, whether they’re installing the next show or handing you a ticket, is dedicated to the cause. Many of these people are artists themselves, moonlighting as security guards and baristas. In honor of everyone’s efforts, we will be featuring their… Read more