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In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Overview Welcome to the HeART of Portland: K-12 Arts Showcase + Miller Family Free Day! Enjoy free admission all day in celebration of youth arts and the community partnership between the Museum and city schools. Make art, see student performances, and visit the HeART of Portland K-12 Visual Art...

Adventures in Procreate Drawing & Animation (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT

Jun 22 – Jun 26 · PAM CUT · Ages 11–14

Camp overview Dive into the dynamic world of digital drawing & animation using the illustration app Procreate. Guided by teaching artist and illustrator Fry, young creators will bring their drawings to life through movement, rhythm, and storytelling. Through a mix of individual projects and...

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Jun 5 – Jul 12 · Rental Sales Gallery

We’re delighted to be collaborating with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) to celebrate the many Rental Sales Gallery Member Artists who have been showcased on Oregon Art Beat, their flagship arts program. Come and discover why these nearly 30 exceptional local artists were selected to be shown on...

Drawing Club: David Hockney Edition – SOLD OUT

Sun, Jun 14, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · Ages 16+

Sundays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Sign up for all four sessions ($150) or just one individually ($50/each)! Ages 16+, limited to 20 participants PAM // PAM CUT Drawing Club is an in-gallery drawing workshop series led by teaching artists Fry and Julz Clementine, who are...

Panels to Pages // The Art of Comics & Zines (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT

Aug 3 – Aug 7 · PAM CUT · Ages 11–14

Camp overview Learn how to turn ideas into illustrated stories and investigate the connections between art books, comics, zines, and graphic novels in this weeklong camp for youth ages 11-14. Guided by teaching artist, ceramicist, and zine maker Erika Rier, campers will explore how images and words.

Stop Motion Magic // Exploring Basic Animation Skills (ages 8 – 10) – SOLD OUT

Jun 29 – Jul 2 · PAM CUT · Ages 8–10

Camp overview In this four-day stop motion animation camp for ages 8–10, discover how stories come alive through movement, materials, and imagination. Guided by teaching artist and animator Emma Prochaska, young creators will learn the basics of stop motion animation while transforming everyday...

Clueless Crafternoon x Ritual Dyes

Sun, May 17, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater

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Band of Outsiders x Art & About

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater

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Marie Antoinette Crafternoon x Ritual Dyes

In 2 weeks · Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater

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Female Trouble

Starts in 46 min · Sun, Apr 5, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Female Trouble (1974) Directed by John Waters. 1hr 32min. Rated NC-17 While studying performance art at CalArts in the mid 70s, a young Paul Reubens was inspired by the “conceptual creatures” in Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey’s avant-garde films. He also discovered his longtime friend John Waters’..

Rental Sales Gallery Holiday Gifts Show

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · Rental Sales Gallery

We close out 2026 with our Artist new Holiday-focused show. Come in and buy your perfect holiday gifts, from works all priced at $800 or less. Treat yourself, or give your loved one the gift of fine art! Learn more at rentalsalesgallery.com. The opening reception will be on Friday, November 20,...

Artist Spotlight – Summer in the City

Aug 7 – Sep 6 · Rental Sales Gallery

Discover the beautiful images of cities and architecture created by a group of our Member Artists. In this second of our Artist Spotlight series, find works that draw inspiration from the urban environments around us. Learn more at rentalsalesgallery.com.Featuring pieces by Robert Gleason, Wayne...

Family Storytime

Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Corryville Branch

Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities, while building literacy skills! For all ages.

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Online · Ages Up to 5

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience. This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Participants may be asked to identify themselves either through camera, chat, or by unmuting. If...

Black Family Storytime Online

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Online

The Black, African, and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming online environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy...

Drawing Club: David Hockney Edition – SOLD OUT

Sun, May 10, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · Ages 16+

Sundays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Sign up for all four sessions ($150) or just one individually ($50/each)! Ages 16+, limited to 20 participants PAM // PAM CUT Drawing Club is an in-gallery drawing workshop series led by teaching artists Fry and Julz Clementine, who are...

Drawing Club: David Hockney Edition – SOLD OUT

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum · Ages 16+

Sundays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, 1 – 4 p.m. Sign up for all four sessions ($150) or just one individually ($50/each)! Ages 16+, limited to 20 participants PAM // PAM CUT Drawing Club is an in-gallery drawing workshop series led by teaching artists Fry and Julz Clementine, who are...

Frame by Frame // A Dream-Inspired Stop Motion Animation Camp (ages 8 – 10) – SOLD OUT

Jul 13 – Jul 17 · PAM CUT · Ages 8–10

Camp overview Working with teaching artist and filmmaker Sahar Al-Sawaf, campers explore the magical connection between visual art, dreams, and stop motion animation. Inspired by the works of artists such as Pipilotti Rist, Marco Brambilla, Salvador Dali, and Kurosawa’s film Dreams, young creators..

Dreamscapes in Motion // A Collaborative Animation Camp (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT

Jul 27 – Jul 31 · PAM CUT · Ages 11–14

Camp overview Guided by teaching artist and filmmaker Sahar Al-Sawaf, youth ages 11–14 will transform inspiration from art, dreams, and film into animated stories, learning how imagination, collaboration, and creativity can combine to make ideas move. In this hands-on camp, campers will create...

Animate the Beat // Create a Music Video with Procreate Dreams (ages 11 – 14) – SOLD OUT

Jul 20 – Jul 24 · PAM CUT · Ages 11–14

Camp overview In this weeklong collaborative camp for ages 11-14, campers will transform music into motion using Procreate Dreams, the powerful animation app designed for digital storytelling. Guided by Teaching Artist and Illustrator Fry, youth will work together to produce an original animated...

Nashville

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Nashville (1975) Directed by Robert Altman. 2hr 39min. Rated R. In 1975, Paul Reubens was a struggling actor living in Los Angeles before joining the seminal improvisation troupe The Groundlings. That year, Robert Altman released Nashville, one of his most revered films and a masterwork of the...

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) Directed by Tim Burton. 1hr 30min. Rated PG When given the green light to make his first Pee-wee Herman movie, Paul Reubens began writing a remake of his favorite childhood film, Pollyanna. But when a 1947 Schwinn Racer bike suddenly appeared outside his Warner Bros...

Playtime

In 2 weeks · Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Playtime (1967) Directed by Jacques Tati. 1hr 55min. Not Rated. French mime, screenwriter, and director Jacques Tati’s hapless, old-world alter ego Monsieur Hulot appeared in four sublime comedies from 1953 through 1971. Hulot’s third go-round, Playtime, a commercial and critical disaster upon its..

The Long Goodbye

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

The Long Goodbye (1973) Directed by Robert Altman. 1hr 52min. Rated R. Catch the neo-noir Robert Altman classic The Long Goodbye (1973) as part of our film series Pretty, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. The Long Goodbye is set in sun-drenched 1970’s Los Angeles and..

3 Women

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

3 Women (1977) Directed by Robert Altman. 2hr 4min. Rated PG. Catch Robert Altman’s dreamy 3 Women (1977) as part of our film series Pretty, Witty and Gay‚—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. This visually rich, impressionistic film is set against the backdrop of the dusty California.

Singin’ in the Rain

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 3, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. 1hr 43min. Rated G. Guest programmed by Drag sensation Poison Waters, catch Singin’ in the Rain (1952) as part of our film series Pretty, Witty and Gay—in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. This magical and celebrated.

Sunset Boulevard

Sat, May 9, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Sunset Boulevard (1950) Directed by Billy Wilder. 1hr 50min. Not Rated. Catch the Billy Wilder comedy noir classic Sunset Boulevard (1950) as part of our film series Pretty, Witty and Gay— in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition. This film is a masterclass in high contrast, deep shadows,..

La Piscine

Sun, May 10, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

La Piscine (1969) Directed by Jacques Deray. 2hrs. Rated PG. Guest programmed by the fashion in film experts Looks on Screen, La Piscine (1969) captures a languid summer in the South of France. Part of our film series Pretty Witty and Gay, in conversation with the David Hockney exhibit, the film is.

Puddysticks

Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Art Museum

Puddysticks (2024) Directed by Megan Seely. 1hr 33min. Not Rated. FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE! Guest curated by The Future of Film is Female, Puddysticks is a dark, joyously twisted comedy following Liz, a workaholic at a brutal, elite gaming company with the chance to be recruited by her gaming hero...