Art in the Pearl couldn’t happen without the help of our dedicated, community-minded, and fun volunteers! Click here to Sign Up Now.
As a volunteer, you’ll be a part of Portland’s vibrant art scene and experience one of the nation’s best Fine Arts & Crafts events. You’ll get to peek behind the curtain and work alongside the artists – learning about them, their art and discovering what the art festival life is all about. We encourage you to bring friends, family and/or co-workers to make the experience even more fun!
Additional perks include a commemorative t-shirt, complimentary sodas & snacks AND a chance to win $50 in “Pearl Bucks” Friday-Sunday, with a mega-prize on Monday! (Pearl Bucks are good for purchases in our artists’ booths, you must volunteer that day to be eligible to win).
Our 3-day event needs 100 or more volunteers and we hope that you’ll be one of them. SIGN UP today!
Volunteer opportunities during the Art In The Pearl Festival abound! We would love to have you come down and help us make our 19th show our best ever. And there are PERKS! You get a lovely t-shirt in the size of your choice, access to incredible artists and lots or excellent responsibilities. You can sign up now HERE.
Best of Show winners for our 2014 Festival are Patty Roberts, Glass; Lisa Burge, Painting/Printmaking; and Ann Munson, 2D Mixed Media. Congratulations to all of our 2014 artists for making this one of our best shows ever. We hope to see you next year.
Our schedule for our all-new Art In The Pearl Stage is now posted online. Here is the link. We are very excited about presenting a great line-up of Singer-Songwriters performing original work this year. This online casino should be a special year at our stage and we look forward to getting your feedback about the new format.
Every year the AIP line-up for the World Music Stage is richer and more wonderful, to the point that as many visitors come for the music as for the visual art.
Music from Japan to Africa, Brazil to India, there’s a sound for everyone. Returning this year is Al-Andalus, a world –renowned group creating an andalusian style that is a mix of music from the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
Also on stage will be Hank Araki who is a master of all things flute, Japanese and Celtic. Check the schedule and plan on enjoying the tunes!
Newly named the Hands On Art Pavilion, four tents will feature activities for kids and kids at heart this year. See great art and talk to the artists, but also MAKE some yourself! Free that inner child (and the kid at your side who wants to mess with stuff)! Here are some choices (or do it ALL!)
Print Arts Northwest PAN offers a colorful printmaking experience with their popular fish printing program. Saturday in the Arts Education booth
The Right Brain Initiative The Right Brain’s button making program is a crowd pleaser enjoyed by people of all ages. Sunday in A horoscope for leo woman thinks she is beautiful and often it?s really so. the Arts Education booth
Oregon Potters Association The enchanting clay chain program returns, led by talented OPA ceramic artists. Monday in the Arts Education booth
Multnomah Arts Center Theatre and visual arts activities are offered under the guidance of dedicated MAC instructors. Saturday, Sunday and Monday
PHG will be featuring tapestry weaving, paper weaving and kumohimo weaving. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Youth Expression Project Our Non-Profit Partner explores the translation of unity through art and dance of different cultures. Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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AUGUST 31, 2013, 10:00 am
That is the date and time that is the focus of 20 hard working artists–the AIP Board of Directors. What do these 20 people bring to the festival to make it one of the top shows in the country? Consider the following stats, and maybe you will have an answer:
15 … Number of artists on the first AIP Board, each throwing $100 into the pot and going forward, without a doubt.
17 …Years Art In The Pearl has existed.
3 … Number of founding members still on the AIP Board.
157 … Number of total years this AIP board has worked on AIP. Said another way, this year's board is drawing on 157 years of experience and knowledge to produce Art In The Pearl.
32 … Average number of years a member of this board has sold his or her artwork. They know what it takes! But each is remarkably YOUNG!
Little known facts that definitely contribute to Art In The Pearl’s continued success:
1 member sold macramé at Harrod's in London 1 member sold beaded jewelry on Haight Street in San Francisco.
1 member has been and always will be a pirate.
Arrg, Matey. Get Art In The Pearl on your calendar! Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 31 — September 2.
complimentary sodas & snacks AND a chance to win $50 in “Pearl Bucks” Friday-Sunday, with a mega-prize on Monday! (Pearl Bucks are good for purchases in our artists’ booths, you must volunteer that day to be eligible to win).
