Celebrate the End of Summer in the Pearl District!
Did you feel the crispness in the air this morning?
Summer is coming to an end, but in the Pearl District, it's time to enjoy the changing seasons and outdoor festivities!
Let's make the most of these last days of summer with some of our favorite art events in Portland's original creative district: the Pearl Party, the J. Pepin Gallery 10th Anniversary celebration, and the First Thursday Street Gallery!
We'll see you Thursday and Friday for food, drinks, and local art!
The Pearl Party is Here!
On Friday, September 8th, the Pearl Party is happening! Enjoy fantastic food from local eateries and beer with each donation. This year, we can also boast that there will be live music by Ben Jones and No Alibi!
This event is the biggest fundraising event for the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, and all contributions go towards supporting the local community.
The Pearl District Neighborhood Association (PDNA) Pearl Party
Date/Time: Friday, September 8th, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Pearl District, NW 13th Avenue and Hoyt Street
https://www.pearldistrict.org/news/2023-pearl-party-celebrating-the-pearl-district-community
September First Thursday Street Gallery
Join us for the second-to-last First Thursday Street Gallery of September 2023 in Portland's Pearl District.
Date/Time: Thursday, September 7th, 5 pm to 9 pm
Location: Pearl District, NW 13th Avenue, between Irving and Lovejoy
J. Pepin Gallery's 10th Anniversary
Thursday, September 7th, is a special day as it marks the anniversary of J. Pepin Gallery's opening. The gallery is located in the Maytag Building, just a block away from the First Thursday Street Gallery festivities. Stop by to enjoy the special exhibition and celebrate!
Date/Time: Thursday, September 7th, 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: Maytag Building, Pearl District, 532 NW 12th Avenue
The J. Pepin Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery reframing the perception of mental illness to be one of mental health.
Read more about the J. Pepin Gallery at the Pearl District Portfolio blog.
For a list of artists and more information, take a look at the J. Pepin Gallery website here.
Social media: @jpepinartgallery
Annual Art in the Pearl Recap
Art in the Pearl was a huge success! One of the country’s largest Arts and Crafts festivals is an incredible thing to have in the Pearl District on Labor Day weekend. Congratulations to Cindy Olmes, Darryl Cox, and Gerald Arrington for getting Best in Show, and thanks to our Pearl Portfolio partners at Downtown Self Storage for helping to make the event possible with their sponsorship!
Take a deeper dive into the artists and the event on the Art in the Pearl website.
We Believe in our Community!
We are committed to ensuring Portland's acclaimed mixed-use district continues to function as a vibrant center of art and culture, urban housing, and creativity. Through the adaptive reuse of our eight distinct buildings, we continue to honor the Pearl District's history while providing a range of spaces unique and unequaled in Portland.
Explore the Pearl District Portfolio’s website and blog to learn more about the Portfolio, the Pearl District's history, community, and upcoming events.
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The Pearl District Portfolio takes Pride in our Tenants and Community!
Our tenants are amazing! Office and retail space are available in The Pearl District Portfolio. Modern spaces with vintage architecture in the heart of Portland’s original creative district. Visit pearldistrictportfolio.com for leasing information.
