Gresham Arts Festival

The Gresham Arts Festival draws thousands from around the region each year to our charming downtown streets to meet, browse and shop from a carefully curated selection of Northwest artisans, ranging from painters, potters and sculptors to woodworkers, photographers, jewelers and more.

All Arts Festival events are free.

Friday, July 17, 2020

Art Under the Stars

Friday, July 17, Main Avenue, Historic Downtown 
4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Kick off Arts Festival weekend with a free concert. Dance, enjoy a glass of wine, outdoor dining and a silent art auction. Artwork donated by Gresham Arts Festival artists. 

Saturday, July 18, 2019

Gresham Arts Festival

Saturday, July 18, Historic Downtown and Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Artisans from all over the Pacific Northwest fill the streets with an amazing array of unique art. Featuring live music and cultural performances all day, over 100 shops and restaurants, and the Gresham Farmers' Market.

Kids Village

Saturday, July 18, Arts Plaza 
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Art fun for kids is on the Arts Plaza, just steps from downtown. Enjoy free craft stations presented by sponsors, face painting, bounce houses, sports obstacles, live music and more. Splash in the Children’s Fountain. 

Breakin' on Main presented by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, July 18, Second Street and Main Avenue
Time to be determined
Breakin' on Main presented by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce takes the art of dance to a whole new level. Watch it unfold with over a dozen talented break dance teams from around the West Coast. 

Artist applications are closed for the 2020 Gresham Arts Festival.

Important dates

• Jan. 6, 2020: Applications are live.
• March 20, 2020: Final application deadline. 
• April 3, 2020: Notification of jury results 
• Date TBD: Commitment deadline for all 2020 artists.The City of Gresham must receive a signed artist agreement and booth fee by 5:00 pm. 
• Date TBD: Artists notified of booth assignments.
• July 17, 2020: Art Under the Stars, kickoff to the Arts Festival. 
• July 18, 2020: Gresham Arts Festival 

Waitlist artists

• Date TBD: Waitlist artists will be notified of availability.
• Date TBD: Waitlist artists' signed artist agreement and booth fees due.

Booth information

Booth fee is $125 per 10' x 10' booth space for Saturday, July 18, 2020. 
New this year: The jury will select up to 10 artists for pop-up booths at the July 17 Art Under the Stars event. If selected artists opt in for the Friday event only, the booth fee is $125. If the artist chooses to participate in both the Friday and Saturday events, the booth fee is $85 for Friday and $125 for Saturday. 

For more information, contact Community Branding Specialist Sasha Konell at Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2264.

Submit a performance application.

This year’s focus is Gresham’s beautiful diversity, showcasing multicultural and educational performances.

Apply by April 1. Final selection of entertainers and performers announced by April 15. 

Questions? Contact Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov 503-618-2264. 

Choose your sponsorship level.

Sponsors make the Gresham Arts Festival possible for the community.

We always need volunteer help. Join the fun! If you would like to volunteer for the Gresham Arts Festival, email Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov.

The Gresham Arts Festival takes place in historic downtown Gresham. Here's how to find us.

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