Emerging as a distinct genre in Western painting in the late 16th Century, still life has gone on to remain to be an extremely popular genre since then; with both artists and collectors. Among the member artists of Rental Sales Gallery are a number who produce still lifes. Ranging from the classically-inspired oils of Margret Short to the more whimsical… Read more

Portland has many nicknames. But one of the most well-known is “Bridgetown”. And, with a dozen bridges in and around the city, it is well-deserved. It is therefore no surprise that there are a number of our artists who are inspired by these iconic pieces of architecture in their art. Today’s blog showcases some of those artists and their wide… Read more

Today’s blog is written by volunteer Andie DeLuca. She was our intrepid reporter at our Fall Show & 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration event in October and here’s her fun and fascinating photo-record of the day. We had a wonderful time and are excited to be able to share this with you! Saturday, October 19th was the kick-off of the Rental… Read more

The Rental Sales Gallery is delighted to say that we had a fabulous featured article in the Fall edition of Portal, Portland Art Museum’s magazine. Written by Gallery Director Jennifer Zika, this piece outlines the fascinating history of RSG, as it celebrates its 60th year. An annual subscription to Portal is just one of the benefits that comes from membership… Read more

  Our fabulous launch event for our Fall Show and 60th Anniversary Celebration is just a week away! We hope that you can join us on Saturday October 19th from noon – 7pm for the opening, where we will be showcasing over 250 newly-selected works from our outstanding member artists. All of the works will be available for rent and purchase,… Read more