Arts Plaza
401 NE Second Street
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Located conveniently in the heart of historic downtown Gresham and 20 minutes from downtown Portland, the Arts Plaza is a showcase for the arts and a wonderful place for the community to come together. Ample parking and easy access to public transit make the Arts Plaza easy to access.
Book the Arts Plaza for Your Event
The Plaza can play host to large community gatherings, private events or can be a place to eat your lunch while enjoying a view of Mt. Hood. The Plaza is 
programmed with events year-round but can also play host to your special event. The possibilities are endless at Gresham’s premier outdoor wedding and event venue. The paved Arts Plaza framed by adjacent lawns provides a versatile space that can be enjoyed on a moon-lit night or tented to create an elegant and protected outdoor event.
- Capacity: 3,100 people
- Total Square Footage: 86,400 square feet
- Electricity: The Arts Plaza has multiple electrical outlets and able to meet the majority of electrical needs.
- Accessibility: The Arts Plaza is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Restrooms: The Arts Plaza has four single-use, accessible restrooms.
- Availability: The Arts Plaza is available for rental year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Reservations: Event registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our online reservation system to schedule your event. If you don't have access to a computer you may complete and submit an event rental application.
More Information
Call 503-618-2623 to learn how to plan an event you’ll always remember.
About the Art
The public art on the plaza is a culmination of years of effort by the Center for the Arts Foundation to raise private funding for artwork.
The pillars were designed by Claudia Fitch, a Seattle artist, and each represents one of the four aspects of art – visual art, music, literature and dance. Visually, the pillars resemble a paint brush, trumpet, fountain pen and tutu.