The Wild Arts Festival returns for its 44^th year as the Northwest's premier show and sale of nature-related art and books, with proceeds benefiting  Bird Alliance of Oregon’s education and conservation efforts.

In 2024 the Wild Arts Festival is making a move to a new long-term home, the aptly named Wingspan Event Center. Positioned as the ideal opportunity for locals to buy beautiful, original artisan gifts that also contribute to a great cause, the new December dates fit perfectly with the season. This quintessential Portland event combines conservation awareness and supporting local artists into one weekend.

The new event location at the Wingspan Center in Washington Country makes getting to the festival so easy with the adjacent light rail stop and abundant parking. The Wild Arts Festival is pleased to offer free parking to all attendees.

The Wild Arts Festival showcases 62 artists including painters, printmakers, jewelry designers, and sculptors, plus glass, wood, fiber art, and ceramic artists. The beautifully diverse artistic media are aligned in their inspiration, drawing from:

• Nature or wildlife as a subject,
• Natural materials as a medium, or
• Art promoting environmental sustainability

Meet your favorite artists & authors

Art & books inspire us all, and one of the favorite features of the Wild Arts Festival is the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists and authors. This year, we will also offer short talks by festival artists and authors where attendees can learn more about their backgrounds, processes, and inspirations.

Every year, we’re so inspired by the creativity and resourcefulness of our artists and their  materials and processes to produce wonderful unique pieces, such as:

Authors have dedicated signing times on both Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 4 p.m. where attendees can get their purchased books autographed.

Books focus on nature, birds, hiking, history, books for kids, and topics that illuminate living in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Silent Auction
At the event center, attendees will find an incredible selection of art, experiences, and outdoor gear donated to support Bird Alliance of Oregon’s mission. A few of the tempting items: an Arch Cape beach house stay, private winery tastings & tours, luxury hotel stays, golf lessons, spa gift certificates, and more.

Attendees will have the benefit of in-person viewing of the items with the convenience of online bidding. They can register and make first bids at the event, then track the bidding on a computer or phone at home and increase bids if needed. Non-attendees can also participate online.

Tickets

Visit wildartsfestival.org for more information and to buy tickets.

Just $13.00 and children and youth 18 and under get in free! Tickets are also available at the event.

Treats, Mimosas, and Mission Before You Shop (Saturday only)

The Early Bird Social is a new addition to the festival, offering live music, sweet treats, bottomless mimosas, and more before the doors open on Saturday. Attendees will also hear from Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Executive Director, Stuart Wells on our core mission work and future vision. A separate ticket is required.

Location and hours

Wingspan Event Center, 801 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 |10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8

About Bird Alliance of Oregon

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s passionate and growing community has loved and advocated for Oregon’s wildlife and wild places for more than 100 years. With the help of our vast network of advocates, nature enthusiasts, and partners, we inspire and connect people to nature through a variety of programs that are grounded in science and learning.

Our mission: To inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.

For more information, please visit WildArtsFestival.org and BirdAllianceofOregon.org.