The Gresham Arts Festival draws thousands from around the region each year to our charming Arts Plaza. Meet, browse and shop from a select group of juried Pacific Northwest artisans ranging from painters, potters and sculptors to woodworkers, photographers, jewelers and more.
Also featuring live music and cultural performances all day, the Gresham Farmers' market, plus over 100 shops and restaurants downtown.
There is no charge to attend the Arts Festival. We look forward to seeing you!
Artist and vendor map
Artist Market
Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Over 120 local and regional artists fill the Arts Plaza square with unique handcrafted art in over a dozen mediums. We're excited to showcase art from several local nonprofits: Women-SEW Global; Gresham Outdoor Public Art; Cascade Woodturners Association; and Creations for Cures.
Rising Artists
New this year, the Gresham Arts Festival is hosting a Rising Artists corner. Support rising art students from Sam Barlow and Gresham high schools as well as talented youth artisans Adia Fancher, Kailani Spurgeon and Thomas Simpson.
Local Legends
We're pleased to host nearly 20 artists located right here in Gresham. Some hometown favorites include Natalie Mitchell Fuller (Natalie Native Art); Ezra Rogers; Janet Talbott (Janet’s Photos); Rico Alvarez; and Katie Schilling (Katie Grace Kreations).
Kids Village
Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
At the Kids Village presented by US World Class Taekwondo, families will find free activities including face painting, make-and-take crafts, local Reptile Man and Disney princess visits, epic bounce house and more.
Kids and families can splash about the plaza with the popular Children's Fountain flowing all day.