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.

I stopped in today to see their art show. Nationale is very smart on curating artists and in a few…read moreyears many will be famous. "Buy early and often" is a good strategy for art! Since my last review, the focus has shifted to very unique art and euro-living books not available elsewhere in Portland. But they still have French cube soap, espadrilles, personal care items and art ceramics. And they still have my recommendation.

So, when you're trying to figure out which art galleries in Portland are likely worth your time, I…read morestrongly suggest adding Nationale to your list. It will be a short list, but Portland is a small city, really. If you're like me, you're looking for a gallery with aesthetic vision, that won't just show whatever they think will sell. You're looking for art that will surprise you, puzzle you, cause your brain to activate. Art from artists you've probably never heard of but are happy you saw their work. Nationale is that kind of gallery, and May, the owner, is as passionate as any gallerist you'll meet. She chooses her artists carefully but there's a wide variety to the kind of work she shows. It's worth the trip to East Burnside to see what she's showing. (Especially watch for any show by Pace Taylor, who has a sense of line and color that reminds me of RB Kitaj--in a good and original way.) Oh, and she has a rich and interesting selection of books for sale, too.

Whenever I'm in Portland, I like to stop by Antler. There is always something interesting to look…read moreat. Not your usual gallery fare. Very skilled artists with vivid imaginations. Surprises and delights.

I have bought a few art pieces from the Antler Gallery. I enjoy the art at the gallery and would…read morelove to buy more from them in the future if they contact me to solve my problem. In August 2020 I paid them $200 towards a painting. I lost my job and was not able to send the second half of the payment so I requested for it to be refunded. Unfortunately, my PayPal account was closed so I cannot go through them to resolve the issue. I have contacted them via email and social media but have yet to hear anything. I then commented on a post on their Instagram hoping that would get the gallery to finally answer me. This was not the case. I was blocked from their social media. I understand that one of the owners passed away a few months ago so I tried to give them some time to answer emails but blocking me on social media was pretty immature and that's when I realized that they had no intention on answering me. Antler Gallery, please respond so that we can resolve this issue. Thank you and I am sorry about your loss.

Froelick Gallery has been a favorite of mine since I moved to Portland over twenty-one years ago…read more From the moment that you walk in the door, you know you are about to see strong, sophisticated work from a diverse and accomplished group of artists. Charles Froelick, a kind and thoughtful gentleman, and the proprietor for over twenty-seven years, has an exceptional talent for curating thought provoking and pleasing exhibitions that leave one in awe, and excited to view future shows. I highly recommend that you add this gallery to your 'must visit frequently' list. Bravo Froelick Gallery!!!

whoah ftr. I saw…read moreexcellent art in a classic white walled professional space.

Love The Quintanas and their gallery! They sell only authentic art with impeccable provenance…read more Highly knowledgeable and fair prices on exceptional pieces. I have been buying art from Quintana Galleries for over 35 years. Here is my wall with art from Quintana.

Love this place, my go to for very high quality PNW indigenous art by world renown artists. Cicely…read moreis knowledgeable and fun never any pressure.

First I was thrilled, then I was disappointed. I'd visited this gallery for several years as part…read moreof my trips to the the Columbia Gorge and was saddened to see that it closed back in 2011. The thrilled part came in when I was strolling through the Historic Troutdale District and started practically tripping over his life size wildlife statues. But, it wasn't random. Turns out the gallery relocated just a few blocks from the original location, so you can still see his fine work. The disappointment part is that the current gallery space, which the staff calls transitional, just doesn't showcase his grand work to the same degree. The gallery is probably 1/8th of the former size and can't accommodate some of the larger pieces. Half of the space is the artist's studio where he both creates his statues and offers classes to the public. The gallery contains just a small portion of his work and also houses exhibits by other artists in various mediums (sculpture, photography). Caswell's current subject matter, based on a series of special commissions, is also overtly religious. Not everyone's cup of tea or chalise of wine. While I will still visit the gallery when I'm in Troutdale, it won't be as frequent and no longer merits a special trip. The Columbia Gorge itself is the real wow factor.

I had no idea this place was so close in Troutdale, until my fiancee found it on Yelp while we were…read morestaying at Edgefield for the weekend. Great place to taste some wine and check out some amazing art. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. The art ranges from Rip's spectacular bronze sculptures to Ali's beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry to various photographs, paintings, bells and glasswork. It's all bigger and better than anything I've seen in a long time. I understand this place has a First Friday artwalk, plus other art/wine/food events, so we'll be back here soon for sure.

Awesome, little art gallery located in downtown Vancouver, WA! When we went here the theme was of…read moreThe Male Form. So there most of the art pieces reflected this theme. Some pieces I really liked! The prices here for the art pieces seem reasonable and are original in concept. The lady that was working the evening we stepped in was very welcoming and helpful with any questions we had and was a very useful guide. As I said the gallery isn't a huge place so you won't be spending an afternoon or a few hours here but it is a nice little detour while scouting about downtown.

A lovely, cozy space for a gallery. Bright and cheerful - This place has great potential. My…read morefriend's work is showing here right now. The piece on the flyer with the heart in the middle is hers! Isn't is fabulous? Lots of local artists of all kinds with different mediums and styles. Priced from $100 and up from what I could see. The wine bar next door makes this a great stop on the Vancouver first Friday train! Who knew Vancouver would get this cool? Congrats Madeliene! There were some displays of jewelry that seemed a mainstay in the gallery. I hope they continue to do more of that as well as more interesting shows of local artists like this one!

What a lovely gallery that showcases artists from the Portland area. Lots of famous landmarks -…read morebridges, buildings, wildlife, landscapes, abstract - in various mediums spring to life in watercolor, oil paintings, acrylic, mixed media and monotype prints. What I particularly appreciated was the variety of color palettes. Some galleries only have bold & bright colors, which are spectacular but don't always fit in everyone's decor. My house has a serene palette and I found several wildlife paintings and watercolors in muted shades that would work perfectly. In addition to the larger pieces, there is a rack of greeting cards that are absolutely gorgeous. Anyone receiving them would be delighted. I'm considering buying a few to frame! After passing this gallery literally hundreds of times on my daily walk, I finally ventured in and encountered a gem! A gallery dedicated to supporting the diverse community of local artists and providing those who live here or visit, an opportunity to have gorgeous, affordable art that represents the beauty around us. Located on SW 1st Ave, a block from the new Courthouse, adjacent to the back of the Marriott near the waterfront, wander in and be delighted!