Portland’s Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is a top national art festival produced each year by twenty dedicated, volunteer, working artists who serve on the Board. The distinctly artist-run event is committed to arts stewardship and reaches out to the community through Art, Education, and Entertainment. Art In The Pearl Labor Day weekend festival has long been a favorite in Portland as the perfect destination to gather and celebrate the end of summer.

If you are new to Portland or have never attended, Art In The Pearl is Portland’s largest outdoor art fair, drawing thousands of people to its beautiful location under a canopy of trees.  Located on two park blocks within the Pearl District, accomplished artists from around the country and Canada are selected from a rigorous jury selection process.  They will be available to greet the public, present and sell their art, and discuss their process and inspiration. It is a great opportunity to view and acquire heirloom-quality fine art and craft in a wide assorted variety of mediums.

As in years past, the festival is in the iconic NW Park Blocks, situated between NW Davis & NW Flanders streets. Roving musicians will circulate. The festival perimeter will be gated to maintain a safe attendance. There are artist demonstration booths at the event, and there is also a Hands On Art Pavilion area for children and families to make their own art. This year, a great collection of local food booths returns to the festival, so you can enjoy a meal at the show too.

Art In The Pearl has long been a favorite festival in Portland. The location of the event, combined with first-rate talent and Artist Demonstration area allows festival visitors an authentic connection to the world of artists making their artwork on site. It’s the perfect Labor Day destination to gather and celebrate the end of summer in the Pearl District.

To see which artists will be exhibiting, view links to their work, and get general information regarding the festival, please visit artinthepearl.com.

Volunteers are always most welcome. Volunteering is a great way to meet fellow art lovers and arts-minded people. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit artinthepearl.com/blog/we-need-volunteers to sign up.

Show Information:

When: Labor Day Weekend

Days/Hours: Saturday/Sunday, August 30^th and 31^st, 10am to 5pm. Monday, September 1^st, 10am to 4pm.

Location: The Northwest Park blocks, Portland, OR, between NW Davis and NW Flanders Streets at NW 8^th Avenue.

Parking: Parking is available at City Center lots

Social: For the latest previews and updates.