🎨 Portland Art Openings – First Thursday, November 6 – Urban Art & Antiques, Antiques Mysteries and Great Paintings

The post outlines multiple art exhibitions in Portland galleries, including Russo Lee Gallery, Augen Gallery, Froelick Gallery, Blue Sky Gallery, and more, each hosting receptions at various times. A suggested walking route encourages visitors to explore these galleries efficiently.

1. Russo Lee Gallery
Exhibition: Willie Little, In My Own Little Chair; Lisa Jarrett, Nightlights
Reception: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Address: 805 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Website: russoleegallery.com

2. Augen Gallery
Exhibition: Mark Andreas, Portland and Astoria
Artist Talk: Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.
Reception: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: 716 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209
Website: augengallery.com

3. Froelick Gallery
Exhibition: Gwen Davidson, Shorelines
Reception: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Address: 714 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209
Website: froelickgallery.com

4. Blue Sky Gallery
Exhibitions: Andrew Kung: A River Once Dreamed; Oji Haynes: Anthem
Reception: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: 122 NW 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Website: blueskygallery.org

5. Blackfish Gallery
Exhibitions:
Reception: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: 938 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
Website: blackfish.com

6. Gallery 114
Exhibitions:
Reception: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: 1100 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209
Website: gallery114.com

7. Elizabeth Leach Gallery
Exhibition: Elegy Stephen Hayes continues
Reception: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Address: 417 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Website: elizabethleach.com

8. Waterstone Gallery
Exhibitions: Ruth Armitage: Between Certainties
Reception: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: 124 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Website: waterstonegallery.com

🗺️ Suggested Route

To make the most of your evening, here’s a recommended walking route starting from the northernmost gallery and moving southward. You’d have to be really fast to see them all, so looking at the websites ahead of time and leaving the ones that stay open later to last is also a potential strategy.

1. Russo Lee Gallery (805 NW 21st Ave)
2. Augen Gallery (716 NW Davis St)
3. Froelick Gallery (714 NW Davis St)
4. Blue Sky Gallery (122 NW 8th Ave)
5. Blackfish Gallery (938 NW Everett St)
6. Gallery 114 (1100 NW Glisan St)
7. Elizabeth Leach Gallery (417 NW 9th Ave)
8. Waterstone Gallery (124 NW 9th Ave)
9. Laura Vincent Gallery (824 NW Davis St)

Making time for it won’t be easy, but admission is free at the Portland Art Museum.

Please note: First Thursday galleries are numbered in blue.

This route covers approximately 1.5 miles and allows you to experience a diverse range of exhibitions. Be sure to check each gallery’s website for any updates or changes to event details.

Enjoy your art-filled evening in Portland! Know of something else going on? Leave a comment!