Really love this gallery for cool local artists. We 'discovered' David Friedman at this coop last…read moretime we visited Portland. This time we were thrilled to get a beautiful painting by Michelle Purvis and discovered the amazing textile works of Kim Tepe. We wished they were better at packing and prepping pieces for travel- they had only enough to tape bubble wrap to the front of our purchased art piece and had to tape it directly to the frame as well.

Of all the fabulous shops on Alberta Street - and there are oh so many, - this gallery/art shop is…read moremy favorite. There were so many art pieces there when I visited that I loved. Of course, on any given visit, there would be different local artist's works exhibited, and there's no guarantee that some or any works would appeal to me (or to anyone, on any given day. Art is so subjective, and the featured artists here change regularly). I was just lucky that I loved so many pieces of art when I visited. There are many things I loved about this gallery: they showcase a wide range of artistic works, from photographs to paintings to sculptures to glassworks to artisan hand-made jewelry and more. All the artists are local. All the art pieces are for sale. There is a huge range of prices for the works, so there really is something for any budget. (Note: when I was there, there were postcards and small prints with the featured photographer's works on them, and these were super reasonably priced). And best of all, you can often chat with the artists who are there! I loved the fact that the featured jewelry maker was there, and she talked about her inspirations and her artistic process. It was fascinating (and she was super talented - and nice to boot!). I love supporting local businesses and local artisans and artists, and this gallery checks all the boxes.

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.

Fun family activity for a couple hours. Twelve mostly large scale or interactive exhibits that you…read morecan puruse at your leisure. Our family highlights included any dancing videos (of yourself). Unsurprisingly, the kids loved the ball pit and 'trampoline' room, we loved the music and ball light installation as well. As they will remind you of you but tickets ahead of time, remember to bring socks as they are required for a few rooms. Not quite the TeamLab experience, more refined than Meow Wolf, but still a lot of fun.

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.

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.

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.

Love the atmosphere and how beautiful each artwork have a wonderful story to each peice. The owner…read moreand family are wonderful people. They have a variety of art there and it was an enjoyable experience to checkout.

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.