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 […]

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 […]