North Coast: Astoria, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Garibaldi, Gearhart, Roackaway Beach, Tillamook
Clatsop Community College Royal Nebeker Art Gallery - Astoria
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday by appointment
Location: 1799 Lexington Avenue
Why Go There? Community gathering place, forum for contemporary art; features guest, student art exhibits, artist receptions.
More Information: Clatsop CC
Garden of Surging Waves - Astoria
Location: Between 11th/12th & Duane/Exchange Streets, across from City Hall
Why Go There? City park dedicated to history of immigrant Chinese, full of interesting information, art pieces.
More Information: Astoria Chinese Heritage
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum - Cannon Beach
Closed Tuesdays
Location: 1387 South Spruce Street
Why Go There? Changing exhibits; lectures on artistic, cultural, historic topics; special events (music, receptions, meals/locally prepared foods): annual self-guided house/garden fall fundraiser tour, (second weekend, September).
More Information: CB History
Cannon Beach Gallery - Cannon Beach
Closed Tuesday (and Mondays, Winter/Spring)
Location: 1064 South Hemlock Street
Why Go There? Cannon Beach Art Association member volunteer-staffed gallery showcases local, regional artist works in bright open building that houses a small cafe, handcrafted gift items for sale. Weekend receptions, artist talks, juried shows; additional works exhibited in Coaster Theater lobby (108 North Hemlock).
More Information: Canon Beach Arts
Cannon Beach Stormy Weather Arts Festival - Cannon Beach
November
Location: Downtown
Why Go There? Annual weekend festival features art gallery receptions, artist demonstrations, events, music, food.
More Information: Facebook
First Saturday Art Walks - Seaside (not curator reviewed)
Monthly, first Saturday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Historic Gilbert District (downtown)
Why Go There? Meet artists, watch demonstrations, hear live music, sample appetizers/wine: participant galleries, shops, restaurants. Dedicated free parking corner Oceanway/Holladay.
More Information: Seaside Events + Facebook
Additional Resources
Clatsop County Historical Society - Astoria
Lectures, special events
Second Saturday - Astoria
Evening art walk participant galleries, businesses, year-round
Astoria Chinese Heritage - Astoria
Garden of Surging Waves city park art across from City Hall, between 11th/12th & Duane/Exchange streets
Garibaldi Museum - Garibaldi
Museum schedule: seasonal local artist exhibits, receptions
Gearhart Hotel - Gearhart
Local artist works throughout, characteristic of McMenamin lodging
Trails End Art Association Gallery - Gearhart
North coast artists, exhibits, receptions.
Art Fair & Farmers Market - Rockaway Beach
Annual art fair, farmers market (August)
TC History Alliance - Tillamook County
Museums events calendar
Latimer Quilt & Textile Museum - Tillamook
Exhibits, gift shop, historic building