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!

Hartman Fine Art is a compact gallery with an inconspicuous front facing a segment of the Park…read moreBlocks that, although seedy, still qualifies as part of The Pearl. Its posted hours allow for the serendipitous: X-time to X-time on designated days or "by chance," they say, offsetting (a bit) the rigidity that many galleries exude. Yesterday was First Thursday and an opening reception, so access was sure, and the photos on display were accomplished, but glare off the glass of the frames was a problem. A skylight above one had me shielding my eyes from the invading rays, but even with that, I was squinting. This issue would be season-specific in Portland, of course, but I'm not much inclined to trek to NW 8th in the darker months. If you visit the gallery and have a similar experience, Hartman's Web site will afford you a close, clear look.

What a great gallery. I'm not an art expert, but really enjoyed walking through and chatting with…read morethe gallery and owner. Very informative, and very casual. I'm just getting into the portland art scene and this gallery has set the standard. I can't wait to go to an opening!!

A lot of photo (and other) galleries fail somewhat with basic space layout and presentation. Not so…read moreBlue Sky. This is a gallery designed to showcase work and is one of the better laid-out spaces I've encountered. Exhibitions run for just a month, not the more typical six week showing by most galleries.

This was the last stop on my travels around the Pearl and the many art galleries in the area. There…read morewas a showing for two artists going on. Fernando Brito and Kent Krugh. Brito's work was basically crime scene photos in South America but shot within really great landscape pictures. Some were a bit gory, but it was an interesting contrast between great farm scenes or sunsets or a winding dirt road and then you have a body or several with bullet wounds or half covered by tarps. It was a little disturbing. The second photographer, Kent Krugh shot pictures of many different types of trees. The pictures were overlaid and made them appear ghostly with stark blacks and whites to contrast everything. I enjoyed this work a bit more than the other. I was told at another gallery that Christopher Rauschenberg, the son of artist Robert Rauschenberg, and photographer in his own right is the founder of Blue Sky. The space is large and I can't wait to come back to see more great photography here.

Liesl is so kind and talented. She has created an amazing store/environment with so many choices of…read morejewelry, furniture cards and art that I just visit to de-stress. I went to a fun art show last Friday with a talented local artist, fun people to talk to and perfect margaritas. Her location is so cheery because of her warmth and plenty of windows ready to catch any sun that exists in Portland.

Cutest local store ever with such a cozy feeling! Definitely recommend a visit when in Portland!read more

This is a truly non-traditional gallery space located in a business complex in one of Portland's…read moreindustrial areas. Once home to a Montgomery Ward store, it now houses offices for Kaiser Permanente Health Systems and the Adidas Employee Store. On the walls throughout the complex you will find some very fine work of local artists. All of the art purchases support the nonprofit programs to provide art therapy opportunities to older adults suffering the effects of early memory loss and dementia. I have been in a lot of galleries in my life and this one was an unexpected gem.

Terrific dedicated educated people who run this gallery. Great work in every way. Bread more

Love this gallery. Have bought 2 pieces here. They are pieces I'd want to pass down to my daughters.read more

Celebrating 30 years. This gallery has been in this location for about 7ish years according to one…read moreof the artists and previously on 12/Glisan. Great space with artists onsite during First Thursday. Both Dave and Nancy took time to share their art and just chit chat about Portland life as both had been in the area for several years. This IS what creates and builds community and is the essence of First Thursday - chatting with artists and learning from them. Love it! I'd highly recommend checking them out during First Thursday or open hours as they were welcoming and informative.

Good curation. Leaving a two star review because my friend and I (both Black) went to see a show by…read morea Black artist, and while we were there, the staff called the cops because an Asian woman was screaming outside (presumably a mental breakdown of some kind). A white woman had taken shelter in the gallery, and conspired with staff to call the cops on this woman. It showed great ignorance and disrespect to invite the police into a space where Black people were present and where black art is supposed to be uplifted. Do better to look after your Black patrons, and keep cops out of art spaces.

The gallery was beautiful and the staff was amazing! A wonderful place to check out if your into…read morefine arts!

Great vatiety of crystals, tapestries, art, plants, and more all carefully displayed treasures all…read moreover this shop. I found the amount of Chizen Itza items particularly cool and alluring. Theres just So much to see here, its like a colourful wonderland. For anyone into psychedelic trippy items, there couldn't be a better place. The owners are very friendly and helped explain and reccommend a few items as gifts. They had a really cute store dog too, with a little bed in the window. The art is mostly from local vendors too, so great to know I'm also supporting hard working local community.

Wow!!! Really cool vibe. Vinnie & the crew (and of course the pup) are so warm and welcoming. As…read moresoon as I walked in I felt like I was in their home, chillin in the most eclectic living room ever. The art there is very well selected, insanely intricate, ethereal as foook. Vinnie is an amazing artist himself and even gave us some free coloring pages he designed! I saw one of the most beautiful wire wrapped stone I've ever seen there. There's pretty much something for everyone there. Would be easy place to find meaningful gifts, even last minute. I highly recommend stopping by and checking it out!