Art In the Pearl Blog
Announcing the Winner of the Inaugural Mel Stiles Award for Creative Achievement in Craft
Art In The Pearl is proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural Mel Stiles Award for Creative Achievement in Craft. This award was created to honor the memory of Melissa “Mel” Stiles — a beloved artist and former board member whose vision, dedication, and creativity helped shape the spirit of our festival. This year’s […]
Our Board of Artist-Volunteers
Taken at our 2024 Festival Portland, Oregon by Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley
Bob Hicks Oregon Arts Watch Article
Art in the Pearl gathers in the Park Blocks A Labor Day weekend fixture in downtown Portland since 1997, the free festival offers booths for more than 100 artists, plus food, music, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. | It’s Labor Day weekend, which for thousands of people in and around Portland means one thing: heading downtown […]
The Oregonian Published Photos From Our 2024 Show
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2024/09/art-in-the-pearl-returns-to-nw-portland-for-its-28th-year.html
2024 Jury Awards
Our 2024 jury awards for Best in Show this year go to: Anna Amejko- 2DAnthony Hansen- MetalE. Douglas Wunder- Jewelry, Metal
The Night Before
Taken Friday evening before the opening of our 2024 show. Photo by Darryl Cox.
Art In The Pearl Featured on KOIN 6
Art In The Pearl Featured on KGW Hello Rose City
Our wonderful Board Member, Carol Greiwe, is on a Podcast!
Beauty From Imperfection/Carol Greiwe, is the newest episode of The Independent Artist Podcast.















