Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals - Hillsboro

Wednesday - Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday, opens 10:00am
Location: 26385 Northwest Groveland Drive, Hillsboro
Why Go There? Features a collection of world-class fossils, gemstones, lapidary art, meteorites, minerals, rocks from the Pacific Northwest, around the world and displayed throughout original owner/serious collector's 1950's home (built to incorporate many rock pieces). Don't miss the stunning, large rhodocrosite crystal in matrix. Annual summer weekend festival (August) includes rock/gem vendors, music, food; gift shop (loose rocks, gems, jewelry); other events scheduled; discount entrance fee for military, seniors, youth.
More Information: Rice Museum

Alchemy Jewelers - Portland

Monday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: 1022 Northwest Lovejoy (Pearl District)
Why Go There? High-end jewelry shop has welcoming vibe; showcases quality jewelry designers and on-site expert gem setter/designer-owner's dazzling line; hosts trunkshows; participates in Pearl First Thursday activities.
More Information: Alchemy Jewelers or Facebook

Art in the Pearl Festival - Portland

Saturday-Monday 10am-6:00pm (Monday closes 5:00pm)
Labor Day Weekend, September
Location: Northwest Park Blocks between West Davis, Northwest Flanders at Northwest 8th Avenue
Why Go There? Popular annual three day juried art festival in Northwest Portland's park blocks features 100+ quality artists; artist demonstrations, scheduled music entertainment, food vendors. No cost entrance.
More Information: Art in the Pearl

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm (first Thursday open until 8:00pm)
Location: 1855 Southwest Broadway
Why Go There? 7500 square foot space on two floors showcases Northwest, faculty, student and international artist works; changing exhibits; free admission.
More Information: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education - Portland

Tuesday-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm (4:00pm on Friday); closed Monday, holidays
Location: 742 North Davis Street
Why Go There? Changing history and art exhibits, docent-led tours, lectures, movies, other events; cafe features made from scratch soups, baked goods, salads, sandwiches; gift shop; senior/student discount admittance; free first Thursdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
More Information: OJMCHE

Portland Art Museum - Portland

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm (Thursday-Friday until 8:00pm); closed Monday
Location: 1219 Southwest Park Avenue
Why Go There? Features Northwest artists, Impressionists, Northwest Native American, Contemporary and Asian art, photography; tours, lectures, special events highlight temporary exhibits, permanent collections; popular gift shop; (tiny) cafe; auditorium (lectures, NW Film Center offerings). Fridays evenings, 5:00pm-8pm reduced entrance fee, with pop-up pub selling adult beverages, pizza; (free admittance first Thursday, 5:00pm-8:00pm). Coffee and Art: 3rd Tuesday morning 'coffee and art' (free for 55+, donations welcomed) - Coffee, tea, treats begin at 9:15am, followed by 10:15am lecture on museum collections.
More Information: Portland Art Museum

First Friday Art Walk - Portland, Eastside

First Friday of the month, evenings
Location: East 8th Avenue – Burnside Street
Why Go There? A variety of galleries showcase new works, artists every first Friday of the month; some offer music, snacks; nearby shops join in.
Access: Street parking + public transportation
More Information: Travel Portland or Facebook

First Thursday - Portland Pearl District

First Thursday of the month, evenings
Location: Northwest Portland
Why Go There? Explore current exhibits in several art galleries; view street vendor art, jewelry, crafts (summer months); some venues include live music, offer a bite to eat, something to drink; warm summer evenings are especially crowded as groups of people roam, dine in area restaurants. Nearby businesses and stores offer special events.
Access: Street parking + public transportation
More Information: Explore the Pearl

Additional Resources

Beavercreek Open Studios - Beavercreek
Fall open art studios (October)

Portland Open Studios - Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties
Self-guided annual juried art studios tour two October weekends

Art Festival - Gresham
Annual arts festival includes art auction, music, food. Friday-Saturday (July)

Festival of the Arts - Lake Oswego
Annual three day Festival of the Arts (Friday-Sunday, June)

First Friday - Milwaukie
First Friday, art, live music, food. May-October, monthly first Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm

Free Museum Day - Portland
List of free museum/gallery days

Portland Public Art - Portland
public art - Download Guide To Public Art, also available at Travel Portland’s Visitor Information Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square (self-guided walking tour of artwork)

Architectural Heritage Center - Portland
Offers tours (fee), schedules exhibits, occasional free lectures; 700 Southeast Grand, Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. See Facebook for more details

Japanese Garden - Portland
Japanese Garden features Japan inspired art exhibits, events, lovely classic Japanese gardens, tea house, gift shop. 611 Southwest Kingston Avenue 10:00am-4:00pm, opens noon on Monday (October-March; 10:00am-7:00pm, opens noon on Monday (March 11-September 30)

Art Walk - Portland
Annual self-guided walk to Mt. Tabor area art/artists (May)

PSU Art Events - Portland
Portland State University art events

Design Week Portland - Portland
Annual spring city-wide design week, many disciplines, events (April)

Oregon Center for Contemporary Art - Portland
Exhibits and interactive events on/off-site. 8371 North Interstate Avenue

Reed College Art Department - Portland
Events and Cooley Gallery exhibits

Spring Art Walk - Portland
Self-guided annual Spring Art Walk tour of southeast studios, galleries, home workspaces (March)

Sherwood Center for the Arts - Sherwood
Arts Center lobby gallery exhibits, Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, 22689 Southwest Pine Street; seasonal Old Town evening Thursday art walks, 5:00pm-8:00pm; live music, local artists, food

First Friday - Troutdale
Monthly event

Fall Festival of the Arts - Troutdale
Annual fall Festival of the Arts, Saturday-Sunday, 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday until 4:00pm) Glen Otto Park (September)

Annual Festival of the Arts - Wilsonville
Annual Festival of Arts, Town Center Park, Saturday-Sunday (June)