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

Portland Handweavers Guild

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.