Art In The Pearl

Portland you really came out last weekend and we felt the love! 💕 Heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came to the festival, locals and tourists alike! And to our amazing artists! You all make the show worth doing, many of you reported record sales ✨!
Special shout outs to our festival managers Steve Provence, Miguel Ortiz, and Brenda Scott! You three rock! We couldn’t do this without you 💙.

Huge thanks also to our sponsors, demonstrating artists, food vendors, musicians and security!!! It takes a massive amount of people and energy and effort to make this event happen and we couldn’t do it without your support.

See you all next Labor Day weekend! Same location.

Cheers to 30 years of ✨ Art in the Pearl! ✨

We’re so excited to celebrate another year of this incredible Portland art festival! Meet our 4 Emerging Artists this year:

✨ Bernadette Doolan — Booth N100
A local Portland artist working in clay and mixed media, creating beautiful and unique pieces.

✨ Kirra Hellsfritsch — Booth N101
A Portland-based artist who works with gems and silver to create stunning handmade jewelry.

✨ Brittany Was — Booth N102
A Bend-based artist who uses oil paint in a fun, colorful, and expressive way. Brittany also donates a portion of her proceeds to the Rare Disease Fund. 💛

✨ Dexter Payne — Booth N103
Based in Yamhill, OR, Dexter works with wood to create custom tables, chairs, furniture, and unique works of art.

Come by, say hello, and support these amazing emerging artists! 🎨✨

📍 Art in the Pearl — Portland, OR
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Real obsidian points create a natural wind chime 🎶

Crowds enjoying the colorful work of Maia Leisz

An incredible number of techniques go into making these extraordinary detailed insects by Sean Goddard

Fork fur and other creative representations of soft textures by Joshua Daily

We’re so excited for this year’s best in show and Mel Stiles awards! Be sure to visit these amazing artists tomorrow and Monday!

2026 Show Winners

Best of Show:

Anton Yakushev, Jewelry
N98
Anton Yakushev

Daria Tessler, Printmaking
S54
D. Tessler

Wataru Sugiyama, Ceramics
N113


Mel Stiles Award For Creative Achievement in Craft:

Joshua Rodine, Glass
S21
Josh Rodine

Big thanks to Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District for hosting our party 🎉!