Events in Downtown, Pearl & NW

WEDNOV 4

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

+12 dates

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Abstraction Since Mark Rothko

Portland Art Museum1219 Southwest Park Avenue

A companion to The Art of Mark Rothko, this exhibition showcases the vitality of abstract painting in American art from Rothko’s time to the present. Rothko created abstract paintings with rich colors that filled the canvas from edge to edge.

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WEDNOV 4

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

+23 dates

MuseumsGalleriesCeramicsCultural Heritage

Forming Nature, Nature Formed

Portland Art Museum1219 Southwest Park Avenue

The inaugural exhibition in the heart of the Rothko Pavilion speaks to the strong sense of place experienced through one's connection to the natural environment. Drawn from the Asian, Native American, Northwest, and Modern and Contemporary Art...

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FRINOV 20

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CeramicsCraft FairsHolidays & Seasonal

Wild Holiday Makers Market

WildCraft Studio School1439 NW Marshall St

WildCraft Studio School is bringing back Wild Holiday, the handmade holiday market. Featuring the work of 25+ Portland artists and craftspeople, the Pearl District studio will be filled with handmade gifts in the mediums of ceramics, printmaking...

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SATNOV 21

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

+1 dates

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Made and Found Makers Market

Lovett Deconstruction & Salvage Shop4315 NW St Helens Rd

Lovett Deconstruction and Salvage Shop's annual makers market — Made and Found — is almost here. This year features 30+ local vendors committed to sustainable practices, specializing in secondhand, new heirlooms, and upcycled goods. Vendor...

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SUNNOV 15

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

CeramicsCraftsWorkshops

Rose Rutherford-Ha “Clay Sunday” (A ceramics open studio)

Village Gallery of Arts1060 NW Saltzman

Explore ceramics in a relaxed, no-pressure open studio with artist Rose Rutherford-Ha. This all-ages Clay Sunday session includes clay and supplies, making it a welcoming opportunity for beginners and returning makers to experiment with...

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SATNOV 28

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

CeramicsMakersCraft FairsHolidays & Seasonal

Clay Commons Ceramic Market

Director Park815 Southwest Park Avenue

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday treasures at Clay Commons’ ceramics market, featuring local ceramic artists, pottery studios, and independent makers offering handcrafted gifts perfect for the season. Presented in partnership with Downtown Portland Clean & Safe and the Oregon Potters Association, it’s a festive way to shop local and find something truly special.

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday treasures at Clay Commons’ ceramics market, featuring local ceramic artists, pottery studios, and independent makers offering handcrafted gifts perfect for the season. Presented in partnership with Downtown...

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WEDNOV 4

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Myth and Memory: Mediterranean Antiquity and its Revivals

Portland Art Museum1219 Southwest Park Avenue

The ancient Greeks loved wall murals and small portable paintings, but most of these have been lost over time. Instead, their art is best known from objects such as ceramic pots and vessels, excavated from rubbish heaps and graves. These ordinary...

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