Nucleus is a very cool space housing both an art shop and an art gallery. This spot is located on…read moreAlberta St where street parking will be your best bet. Once you get inside, you can choose which section of their space you want to start browsing first. In their shop section, there is definitely a lot of cool artwork you can buy to support local artists and add some character to your own space. Their exhibits usually rotate to highlight new local artists and their work so be on the lookout via their social media for updates.

Such a cool art shop! Had a lot of artists that I recognized! I feel like the selection was great…read moreand I got good vibes throughout my visit.

My best friend took me to Hopscotch while I was visiting Portland, and it ended up being one of the…read morebest parts of the entire trip. We went with her 3 year old, and honestly, I think we had just as much fun as him. Every room had something different to see or interact with, and it felt like there was always another surprise waiting around the corner. The mix of lights, art, music, and creative exhibits made it easy to lose track of time. One of my favorite areas was the Secrets room. You could step into a phone booth, record a secret, and then hear anonymous secrets playing through the giant speakers overhead. Some of the kid-submitted ones were absolutely adorable and had everyone smiling. The biggest hits for our group were definitely the interactive light rooms, where the lights seemed to react to your movement, and of course the giant rainbow ball pit. Watching everyone dive in and immediately turn into kids again was pretty entertaining. We also checked out the gift shop on the way out. I ended up grabbing a magnet, a postcard, and a few stickers that I thought were really cool. And I have to mention this: I was oddly happy to find out there was an actual hopscotch game inside. After walking through the whole experience, I was starting to wonder if the name was just symbolic. Nope. There was hopscotch, and it made me laugh. Overall, we had an amazing time. It's fun, colorful, interactive, and works just as well for adults as it does for kids. If you're looking for something different to do in Portland, I'd definitely recommend checking it out. For us, it was absolutely worth the price of admission.

Super interesting place! While we did have fun, I was a bit underwhelmed. Honestly, I was thinking…read moreit was more a "Meow Wolf" type of place... so I guess I should've just entered the space without any expectations. The bar in the beginning was a nice touch. You can walk around with your drinks and explore the different rooms they had. You can even take a break and grab food- once you get in your time there is unlimited! One of the best rooms was the Secret Garden. This is where you stand under a cloud like dome and hear secrets from people who have recorded them from a month or two ago. They have a recording booth within the room and you sit there and confess things. Then it plays it back after a couple of months to make sure you remain anonymous. The secrets we heard were gnarly... Won't repeat any, just go there and see! That was probably the best room we went into. The other rooms were super cool, which included a ball pit, infinity room/light looking room as well as a semi-bouncy room. Really interactive and creative space. Entrance fee is not bad for the type of space it's in [Around $22ish?]. Just don't be a jerk and be respectful of peoples' spaces. Not that anyone was disrespectful to us, just saying!

Another stop on my tour of small galleries and by far, my favorite of all of them. The place itself…read moreis not that big. Two rooms and two different exhibits. The back room had a nudes exhibit with some paintings, sketches and photographs including a Matisse sketch which I enjoyed a lot. The front was the main exhibit. Christopher Rauschenberg, the son of famed artist Robert Rauschenberg ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rauschenberg). Christopher is a photographer and the photos being shown are a series of shots taken at various famous artists studios including Chuck Close and his father. I even notice a bottle that was painted by Roy Lichtenstein in one of the pictures. Really cool view into their worlds and very colorful pictures. This exhibit just opened recently so I believe it will be around for awhile if you get the urge to get over here. It also doesn't hurt that Christopher Rauschenberg is a Porlander and also founded Blue Sky Photography Gallery, which was my last stop of the day. Really nice work here and I plan to be back.

The Elizabeth Leach Gallery is one of the top handful of galleries in Portland for serious art…read morecollectors. The group of artists represented covers a range of styles. Most are mid career artists with solid resumes. More importantly, the art looks good. They have two major rooms, two simultaneous shows and a large back area. Leach has nurtured a relationship with German artists and created opportunities for her Portland artists to show in Germany. She has also developed personal relationships with Portland's major collectors. She has been the early champion of artists who later achieved great international careers, like Dinh Q Le and has been the Portland outlet for prints from the likes of John Baldassari, Donald Judd and Richard Serra. She has hosted spectacular shows in the past by Richard Misrach (who was first brought to Portland by Blue Sky Gallery). A great gallery and always a great education to see what is showing.

This is my favorite gallery in Portland. It's even next door to Froelick my second favorite…read more They are always showing great art. Most of the art is local with some other contemporary artists and usually a few by famous artists. The space is smaller then the old space so not as much of it is available to see if you just wander in. Ask and they can make arrangements to see more by an artist...or at least they have offered me. They really have a great art selection with pieces that are surprisingly affordable. Ok not that Kieth Haring unfortunately... It's a great gallery with a staff that has been there a long time. They are nice and know what they are talking about.

Amazing Gallery and Show!! I was at the gallery this past…read moreweekend to see the Rita Robillard show and hear her speak. Absolutely beautiful gallery and amazing show and talk. It has been very sad to see arts and galleries struggle in Portland recently and wonderful to see such a great gallery still thriving. To all the Portland people and tech - please support the arts! The arts make Portland beautiful!! Thank you Augen Gallery for being such an amazing place for the arts!!

Always love a coop gallery and the variety of art they showcase. The Artistic Portland Gallery on…read moreNE Fremont brings together several artists across many mediums. What caught my attention and drew me in was the absolutely stunning textured scarf in the window in several shades of aqua, teal, and a bit of lavendar. Reminded me of the colors of the sea, which is always what appeals to me. As I wondered in, I was impressed with the variety. Ceramic wall clocks, some shaped like the beloved VW van, handmade jewelry, watercolors, oils, postcards, canvas, framed prints, textiles - basically something for everyone, including prices. Located right next to Bagel Land, it's a worthy destination.

As a neighborhood co-operative there are so many selections and a variety of artists. The gallery…read moreoffers a selection of gifts and wonderful art to complement any style home or office. The folks who work there are always one of the members and they are willing to talk to you and answer questions. Friendly folks!

What a gem! This incredible shop is curated with a diverse mix of art and showcases many artists…read more Lots of beautiful & eclectic stuff. We were lucky enough to meet the owner who was incredibly kind and took time to share his passion and shop with us. If you're looking for a beautiful piece of art or a gift for a loved one this shop definitely has some thing for you.

Really cool eclectic gallery that features a lot of different Oregonian based artists (of colour)…read more A bit less traditional than other ones, but still worth a visit. When I went, there were collages, laser-cuttings, small prints, small sculptures, etc. There's really something for everyone here, and the staff is really helpful. They can also get you in contact with these amazing artists.

Portland is an art town - visual arts with a capital A. It's well known within art circles…read moreinternationally, and we know it too. Our challenge is to let collectors know. PDX Contemporary Art is doing that. This gallery specializes in quiet minimal work from Portland artists, American artists, and international artists. The work runs from maybe $300 into five figures. They select artists that have art career potential and nurture that. They have a few Whitney Biennial http://www.yelp.com/biz/whitney-museum-of-american-art-new-york artists. They signed them and promoted them before they showed in New York. They understand that artist and gallery careers are made outside Portland. They are the only Portland gallery that consistently brings work to art fairs where whale collectors and museum curators gather, like Art Basil Miami. They sell Portland artists there and through extensive collector relationships worldwide. If you are a collector, this is a good spot. It's always free to look, an essential part of developing your personal taste in art. The staff is chill, knowledgeable and helpful, Northwest -style, no haughty Chelsea little black dress syndrome. The gallery takes its work seriously, they invest in their artists and the work of their artists is a good investment, as well as being beautiful.

This was another random stop on my Friday of art stops in the Pearl. Modern art. Minimalism and…read moreabstract. PDX had a small showing going on for seven artists. Very modern work similar to Rothko on one of the artists. Two others were more in the graphic design area (at least that's the way I interpreted the work. Some were a bit more literal, like a series of small paintings of flowers. The space itself is not that large so there really isn't a lot of time you can spend in here. Right next door was a place called Uproar which I though was just part of PDX, not sure but they had some instillation pieces and sculpture work by one artist. A nice little place, I look forward to seeing more work there.

This place is full of Asian decor and artifacts. It's fun to browse. I probably wouldn't take kids…read morehere, as space is pretty cramped and everything is so expensive should they break anything. They had a small cage near the outdoor area with two chickens, which was interesting.

Wonderful stuff, great service ! Asian treasures and more ,…read morevery cool plant selection.