Art in the Pearl
| Art in the Pearl | |
|---|---|
 Logo | |
| Status | Active |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | North Park Blocks |
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 1996 |
| Website | artinthepearl |
Art in the Pearl is an annual arts and crafts festival in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is held in the North Park Blocks, in northwest Portland's Pearl District.
Description and history
[edit]Established in 1996,[1] Art in the Pearl takes place in the North Park Blocks on Labor Day weekend.[2][3] Attended by thousands of people, it is the city's largest outdoor art fair, according to Portland Monthly.[4] The event features works by approximately 100 artists,[5] as well as entertainment, food, furniture,[6] jewelry, music, and activities for children.[7][8][9] Artworks include ceramics, paintings, and photography, as well as art made from fiber, glass, and metal.[10][11]
Reception
[edit]The fair "has been labeled one of the best arts and crafts festivals in the country", according to Willamette Week.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Art in the Pearl celebrates 20 years". The Portland Tribune. 2016-09-01. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ Jewell, Judy; McRae, W. C. (2016-07-05). Moon Oregon. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-63121-255-0.
- ↑ Gottberg, John; Lopeman, Elizabeth (2010-06-01). Best Places: Portland, 8th Edition. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-699-0.
- ↑ "Festival Favorite Returns to the Pearl District Labor Day Weekend". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ Brash, Celeste; Morgan, MaSovaida (2023). Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-83758-132-0.
- ↑ "Craig Robinson stand-up, Art in the Pearl among Portland weekend events". KOIN.
- ↑ Stephenson, R. Bruce (2021-03-10). Portland's Good Life: Sustainability and Hope in an American City. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. ISBN 978-1-9787-7783-5.
- ↑ McCollom, Hollyanna (2019-05-14). Moon Portland. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-368-1.
- ↑ Williams, Allison (2018-05-08). Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip: Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, the Olympic Peninsula, Portland, the Oregon Coast & Mount Rainier. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-002-4.
- ↑ "Art in the Pearl returns to NW Portland for its 28th year". The Oregonian. 2024-09-01. Archived from the original on 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- 1 2 "What to Do in Portland (Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2022)". Willamette Week. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival". KATU. 2026-08-31. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "Art in the Pearl celebrates 30th anniversary • Oregon ArtsWatch". Oregon ArtsWatch. Archived from the original on 2026-08-31. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
