

than $14.8 million a year in economic activity.








Our Mission
At the heart of our work is the creative community—artists working across mediums, makers, actors, singers, writers, and anyone contributing to the cultural vitality of the places and spaces we live, work, and play.




WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
WE CHAMPION
We support creatives and cultural organizations by providing a path to opportunities and experiences that reach current and future arts enthusiasts and supporters.
WE ADVOCATE
We are a strong voice of Clackamas County’s arts and culture community, ensuring representation in local and regional conversations about the future of Oregon's arts.
WE CONNECT
We build bridges between arts and culture, local businesses and governments as they develop mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborate to promote a vibrant economy for Clackamas County.
What's happening in Clackamas County?
ARTS + CULTURE EVENTS
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Fiber Fusion: A Show by the Sandy Fiber Arts Group Artists’ Reception
Fiber Fusion: A Show by the Sandy Fiber Arts Group Artists’ Reception
Come join the talented members of our Sandy Fiber Arts group to celebrate their Fiber Arts gallery show at the Sandy Library. Come chat with the artists and enjoy some […]
3 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
Author Visit: Caroline Allen Presents Magical Hands and Nature Connections
Author Visit: Caroline Allen Presents Magical Hands and Nature Connections
Join us for a special author visit featuring Caroline Allen, the writer of "Blue," a beautiful story about our connection with nature. After reading from the book, Caroline will guide […]
BENEFIT SHOW for Rowe Middle School featuring Bridge City Improv
BENEFIT SHOW for Rowe Middle School featuring Bridge City Improv
This evening we bring together some of the metro region’s best improv comedians for a fun, family-friendly show– with all ticket proceeds going to benefit the PTA’s Recreation Enhancement Initiative […]
1 event,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
4 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Take the intimidation out of watercolor painting, by experimenting and playing as you paint. This course will start with learning basic techniques and color mixing. Students will build skills by […]
The Legal Pitfalls of Generative AI
The Legal Pitfalls of Generative AI
This workshop will be discussing Generative AI, what it means for creators, where the law is, and where we will be headed. Generative AI can be used to create text, […]
Noises Off
Noises Off
A group of mediocre touring actors is tasked with presenting a cheeky little sex farce titled Nothing On. Everything goes wrong, except for the things that are supposed to go […]
5 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
April Showers
April Showers
April Showers is a group show by The Spiral Gallery artists. It features new works inspired by all things spring. Attendees will enjoy refreshments, live music and the opportunity to […]
Teen Open Mic
Teen Open Mic
Perform at YMP’s Teen Open Mic Night! Are you a musician aged 13-18? Come on down and share your songs to a live, supportive audience. This is an incredible opportunity […]
Chapel Theatre Dance Residency Showcase
Chapel Theatre Dance Residency Showcase
Welcome to our inaugural Dance Residency Showcase! Last summer, our panel chose 3 talented dancers to create our first ever Dance Residency class. These dancers received 6 hours of studio […]
6 events,
Global Stories Project First Saturday Readalouds
Global Stories Project First Saturday Readalouds
The Global Stories Project highlights diverse traditions, families, and experiences. Multicultural stories reflect our global similarities, while opening doors to new cultures. Check out our First Saturday Readalouds. First Saturday […]
Author Talk: Moving Your Aging Parents by Nancy Wesson
Author Talk: Moving Your Aging Parents by Nancy Wesson
Join us as Nancy Wesson, Award Winning Author of Moving Your Aging Parents, shares valuable information for anyone engaged in the process of orchestrating the downsizing and relocation of another […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
3 events,
Chapel Theatre Dance Residency Showcase
Chapel Theatre Dance Residency Showcase
Welcome to our inaugural Dance Residency Showcase! Last summer, our panel chose 3 talented dancers to create our first ever Dance Residency class. These dancers received 6 hours of studio […]
Noises Off
Noises Off
A group of mediocre touring actors is tasked with presenting a cheeky little sex farce titled Nothing On. Everything goes wrong, except for the things that are supposed to go […]
West Linn Ignite: History on Fire
West Linn Ignite: History on Fire
Join the West Linn Historical Society at the next West Linn Ignite: History on Fire event on Sunday, April 6, 2025at 4pm. Ignite Talks follow a very specific format with […]
2 events,
Lake Oswego Reads Art Show at the Lakewood Center for the Arts
Lake Oswego Reads Art Show at the Lakewood Center for the Arts
Join artists for a memorable evening as they explain the art they created after reading How to Read a Book. The artwork will be displayed throughout April at the Lakewood […]
“We Are All Bound Up Together”
“We Are All Bound Up Together”
Celebrate the opening of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility's art project "We Are All Bound Up Together." Directors of Oregon's Department of Corrections and the Higher Education in Prison Program […]
2 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
3 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Author Visit: Caroline Allen Presents Magical Hands and Nature Connections
Author Visit: Caroline Allen Presents Magical Hands and Nature Connections
Join us for a special author visit featuring Caroline Allen, the writer of "Blue," a beautiful story about our connection with nature. After reading from the book, Caroline will guide […]
3 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Take the intimidation out of watercolor painting, by experimenting and playing as you paint. This course will start with learning basic techniques and color mixing. Students will build skills by […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
2 events,
HER FORMATION
HER FORMATION
The newest exhibition at Artspace, HER FORMATION, exhibits the work of nine women artists whose enigmatic artworks offer visions of survival and even imaginative possibility in times of upheaval. The […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
2 events,
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Cookbook Talk: Sarah & Nam Soon Ahn
Cookbook Talk: Sarah & Nam Soon Ahn
Join us to learn about Korean cooking and culture alongside social media star Sarah Ahn (Ahnest Kitchen) and her mom, co-authors of Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 […]
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1 event,
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
2 events,
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Yarn Enthusiasts Society
Yarn Enthusiasts Society
YES! We love fiber arts! Please join us for our Yarn Enthusiasts Society crochet & fiber arts meetup. This group is facilitated by a local crochet artist who will provide […]
4 events,
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Take the intimidation out of watercolor painting, by experimenting and playing as you paint. This course will start with learning basic techniques and color mixing. Students will build skills by […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Third Thursdays in Downtown Lake Oswego
Third Thursdays in Downtown Lake Oswego
The Lake Oswego business community invites you to visit them for a "Third Thursday" celebration of great art, shopping and dining. Each month's participating businesses and additional details are available […]
GATHERING: An Evening for Creatives of All Kinds
GATHERING: An Evening for Creatives of All Kinds
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance for our “GATHERING: An Evening for Creatives of All Kinds.” Come meet new friends and other creatives. Find people who share your passions, collaborate, and […]
1 event,
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
3 events,
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Author Talk: Marian Schembari
Author Talk: Marian Schembari
A Little Less Broken explores one woman's decades-long journey to a diagnosis of autism and the barriers that keep too many neurodivergent people from knowing their true selves. Marian Schembari […]
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Fireside Book Chat
Fireside Book Chat
Hello Readers! Join us for our monthly fireside chats to share and discuss the books we’re all reading. The Pioneer Community Center Fireside Room will provide the warmth; grab some […]
Fireside Book Chat
Fireside Book Chat
Hello Readers! Join us for our monthly fireside chats to share and discuss the books we’re all reading. The Pioneer Community Center Fireside Room will provide the warmth; grab some […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
1 event,
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
2 events,
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Take the intimidation out of watercolor painting, by experimenting and playing as you paint. This course will start with learning basic techniques and color mixing. Students will build skills by […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
2 events,
Lake Area Artists Show & Sale
Lake Area Artists Show & Sale
The Lake Area Artists Show & Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This year's event, hosted at the Lakewood […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
4 events,
Lake Area Artists Show & Sale
Lake Area Artists Show & Sale
The Lake Area Artists Show & Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This year's event, hosted at the Lakewood […]
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller) | Art Exhibition
The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to invite you to Il Cantastorie (The Storyteller), an exhibition featuring Italian artists Marco Calvi and Gioconda Pieracci. On view from April 5 to April […]
Author Talk: Aubrey Gordon
Author Talk: Aubrey Gordon
The Milwaukie Ledding Library and Spoke & Word Books presents a special talk with author, columnist, and cohost of Maintenance Phase, Aubrey Gordon. Aubrey’s work has been published in The […]
Bridge City Improv
Bridge City Improv
An evening of unscripted entertainment known for its rotating casts showcasing local improv faves. Fresh and unpredictable, each performance is a unique experience. Whether you’re a longtime improv fan or […]
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Lake Area Artists Show & Sale
Lake Area Artists Show & Sale
The Lake Area Artists Show & Sale is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring over 400 original artworks from 30 juried members. This year's event, hosted at the Lakewood […]
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1 event,
World Cinema Series: The Painter and the Thief (Norwegian/English)
World Cinema Series: The Painter and the Thief (Norwegian/English)
Join us for a screening of The Painter and the Thief, a Norwegian documentary about a painter who befriended the criminal who stole two of her paintings. This lesson in […]
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Many Cultures, One Heart
Many Cultures, One Heart
This exciting public art project consists of ten large (4.5 ft X 4.5 ft) fiberglass heart sculptures that will be painted by local artists and installed throughout the City. The […]
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Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Beginning Watercolor Online Class
Take the intimidation out of watercolor painting, by experimenting and playing as you paint. This course will start with learning basic techniques and color mixing. Students will build skills by […]
1 event,
Teen Open Mic
Teen Open Mic
Perform at YMP’s Teen Open Mic Night! Are you a musician aged 13-18? Come on down and share your songs to a live, supportive audience. This is an incredible opportunity […]
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APRIL GATERHERING EVENT!
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance for our “GATHERING: An Evening for Creatives of All Kinds.” Come meet new friends and other creatives. Find people who share your passions, collaborate, and get inspired. WHEN: April 17th at the Canby Beer Library!

2025 POETRY CONTEST
The Clackamas Arts Alliance’s Literary Arts Committee is excited to announce its 3rd Annual Writing Contest. This year we are looking for all POETRY submissions! OPENING DATE: MARCH 10, 2025 CLOSING DATE: APRIL 7, 2025, 11:59 PM PST.
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