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Gresham Arts Festival

  • Friday, July 19 – Saturday, July 20, 2019
    Historic Downtown Gresham

    Art in the heart of the city

    The 18th annual Gresham Arts Festival turns the city's historic downtown in a giant art gallery featuring "Look at that!" art, music, food and fun. Join us the third weekend in July.

    Artist application

    • Gallery Arts Festival Wolf Painting
    • Glass blown fish at the Gresham Arts Festival.
    • Gallery Arts Festival Turquoise Ring
    • Gallery Arts Festival Leaf Pottery
    • Gallery Arts Festival Fiber Work
    • Gallery Arts Festival Tiki Carving
    • Gallery Arts Festival Basketry
    • Face Painting at the Gresham Arts Festival
    • Artwork on display at the Gresham Arts Festival
    • Musicians performing at the Gresham Arts Festival

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  • Arts Festival Events

    Friday, July 19, 2019

    Art Under the Stars

    Friday, July 20, Historic Downtown 
    5:30 pm-10:00 pm
    Join Arts Festival artists for a free concert on a beautiful summer evening downtown. Enjoy a glass of wine, outdoor dining, pop-up parks and a silent art auction. Items include artwork donated by some of our favorite artists. 

    Saturday, July 20, 2019

    Gresham Arts Festival

    Saturday, July 20, Historic Downtown and Arts Plaza 
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
    Artisans fill Gresham's downtown 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 20, Arts Plaza 
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
    Art fun for kids is on the Arts Plaza, just steps from downtown. Craft stations, face-painting, bounce houses, sports obstacle course, live music, fire trucks, police cars and much more. Splash in the Children’s Fountain.

    Artists

    Apply to the 2019 Gresham Arts Festival. For more information, contact Community Marketing Specialist Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov.

    Sponsors

    Join us in recognizing all the 2018 Gresham Arts Festival sponsors.

    Sponsorship information

    Read more about Gresham Arts Festival sponsorships. 

    Contact Event Coordinator Shannon Chisom, 503-750-3785, for 2019 opportunities to be an event partner.

    Location

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

    Map and directions

  • Contact

    For more information about the Gresham Arts Festival, contact Sasha Konell, Community Marketing Specialist, at Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2264.