Thank you to our new sponsor, REDFIN, for submitting this article about bringing art into your home. From cave drawings to renaissance sculptures, art has always been a fundamental part of human experience. One of the many reasons that we value art deeply is because creating, viewing, and incorporating art into our lives positively impacts […]
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FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
A HUGE THANKS to all OUR wonderful VOLUNTEERS who have signed up to help us at the 2017 ART IN THE PEARL FESTIVAL September 2-4 LABOR DAY WEEKEND We still need help for FRIDAY set-up day —- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Set-up begins at 8:00 as we begin putting up signs, counting T-Shirts, sorting programs, setting up […]
Artist Spotlight: Dennis Meiners -Ceramics
Dennis Meiners demonstrating the Mishima technique. To see more on this check out this video link
Artist Spotlight: Rita Vitali and Austin Heitzman
Austin Heitzman- Woodworking I source my lumber from salvaged city trees. This labor-intensive work saves the tree from the wood chipper and gives it a new life as heirloom furniture. My trees are milled locally, on a farm in the Columbia River Gorge, and then left to air dry for several years. This slow and […]
Artist Spotlight: Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley, Melissa Stiles
Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley makes mixed media paintings, using a combination of watercolor, acrylic, glitter, sequins and gold leaf. Her art is inspired by marine biology, Art Nouveau, nostalgia, kitsch, childhood experiences, asian art, fairy tales, illustrated manuscripts, psychadelia & the amazing & bizarre wonders of nature. Melissa Stiles received her degree in Architecture and worked in the […]
Artist Spotlight
Ashley May Heitzman Jewelry and Kim Murton Ceramics Ashley designs and makes each piece of jewelry in her collection. Her original patterns and shapes are handcrafted from a range of precious metals – copper, silver, brass and gold – to create limited edition artisan jewelry. Kim Murton makes clay heads that hang on the wall using […]
Volunteer for the 2017 Art in The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Art In The Pearl relies on its wonderful volunteers — people like you — to help create its annual downtown arts festival. Dates and shifts available are being posted on our website. If you have joined us in the past, thank you and please come back. If you are curious about joining us as a […]
ARTISTS: You are invited to apply—
2017 Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival September 2, 3, & 4 The 21st Annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Labor Day weekend. It is located in one of the most beautiful areas in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon. The festival is rated one of […]
2016 Best of Show Awards
Our Best of Show winners, chosen by this year’s jury: Amanda Parker, Nile and Michelle Fahmy, Hetty and Norman Metzger. #artpearl Congrats!
Blick offers AITP 2015 Coupon
Blick Art Materials is proud to support Art in the Pearl 2015. See our store for the best in art supplies now and after the festival! Click the link for a special offer.