Art Under the Stars
Friday, July 14, Historic Downtown
5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Join Arts Festival artists and stroll downtown, enjoy a glass of wine, and peruse a silent auction benefitting Gresham Outdoor Public Art. Items will include donated pieces from some of our favorite artists. While shopping, enjoy award-winning R&B artist Norman Sylvestor and friends on a beautiful summer
evening in downtown Gresham.
Gresham Arts Festival
Saturday, July 15, Historic Downtown and Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
More than 150 juried artisans fill downtown streets with an array of unique, handcrafted art. Also featured: live cultural and musical performances, unique shopping and restaurants.
Kids’ Village
Saturday, July 15, Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Free family fun at the Arts Plaza steps from downtown. Hands-on activities for kids, face-painting, live music and the Children’s Fountain.
Reclaim the Chalk of Fame: Guinness World Record Event
Saturday, July 15 Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm / Celebration at 6:00 pm
A town in Canada stole our world record, set by the Gresham community in 2015 for the largest display of chalk pavement art. Now, we’re coming together to steal it back in an epic day of chalk art that’s free fun for the whole family.
Sign up to help reclaim the Chalk of Fame.
Gresham’s Got Talent
Saturday, July 15, Arts Plaza
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Based on a hugely popular past event, Gresham’s Got Talent will showcase the wide array of talented entertainers in our community. Featuring celebrity judges, local food and drink, this live event will be the talk of the town.
Apply to become a contestant in Gresham's Got Talent.
Gresham's Got Talent rules and guidelines