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
Events
Calendar of Events
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A selection of intuitive, mixed-media paintings by Oregon-based artist Claudia Dose, currently on view as part of a Clackamas County Arts Alliance exhibition in a local hospital setting. These works […]
Free
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Join us for the Art Decked Out celebration of Matt Patterson's art. A New York Times bestselling illustrator and Fellow of The Explorers Club, Patterson has traveled from the rainforests […]
Free
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1 event,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
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1 event,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
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3 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she […]
$30.00 – $52.00
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6 events,
The SICC Forest Festival is a lively celebration of Oregon forests, creativity, and community, bringing chainsaw artists, forestry professionals, educators, and families together in Sandy, Oregon for an unforgettable weekend. […]
Free
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project! Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic […] The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project! Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic […]
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The Clackamas Arts Alliance, Milwaukie Poetry Series, and St. John the Evangelist Episcopal church are delighted to host the Poetry Contest Winners Reading and Open Mic on Friday, June 5, […]
Free
Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she […]
$30.00 – $52.00
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3 events,
The SICC Forest Festival is a lively celebration of Oregon forests, creativity, and community, bringing chainsaw artists, forestry professionals, educators, and families together in Sandy, Oregon for an unforgettable weekend. […]
Free
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"Take the Sky Home with You" Themes on Spiritual Transformation and Ecological Renewal. Join us for our exhibition opening, celebrating the relief sculpture of Blue Crow Vargas!
Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she […]
$30.00 – $52.00
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2 events,
The SICC Forest Festival is a lively celebration of Oregon forests, creativity, and community, bringing chainsaw artists, forestry professionals, educators, and families together in Sandy, Oregon for an unforgettable weekend. […]
Free
Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she […]
$30.00 – $52.00
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0 events,
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2 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend, and create at your own pace during Open Studio at Sweet Lomy Art! Open Studio is designed for independent creating within your skill […]
$20
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1 event,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
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5 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
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Join us for an evening with Blue Crow as he speaks about his journey into sculpture. Hear about his process and the influence of nature and ritual on his work. 
Sip & Snip Open Studio is a relaxed adults-only evening of creativity, community, and fused glass art. Bring your favorite beverage, grab a friend, or come solo and create at […]
$20
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In this lecture by author Linda Ziedrich, discover the roots of the Pacific coast fruit industry and how the Lewelling brothers hauled a wagonload of fruit trees from Iowa in […]
$20
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2 events,
All knitters welcome—from first stitches to seasoned pros! Bring your yarn, your needles, and your creativity to our cozy tea house. This monthly gathering is all about slowing down, sipping […]
Free
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
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5 events,
"Drag Me Outside” is a Portland based hiking group that merges queer community, education, and nature, led by drag performers and environmental scientists Thespis D. Light (he/him) and Efemmera Gendera […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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Fused Glass Jewelry & Sun-Catchers a fused glass workshop by Sweet Lomy Art Saturday, June 13th 11:00am-12:30pm Happy Valley Library Community Room A 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley OR 97015 […]
$48
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Meet the artists! Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents "Drawn with the Left Hand," a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of […]
Free
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Experience a true vintage style variety show . . . right before your eyes! A Vintage Vaudeville Variety Extravaganza! Don't miss our dancers, music, variety acts, and MAGIC! The West […]
$20 – $25
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5 events,
"Drag Me Outside” is a Portland based hiking group that merges queer community, education, and nature, led by drag performers and environmental scientists Thespis D. Light (he/him) and Efemmera Gendera […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Historic McLean House! Tours take place on: June 14, 2026 & November 29, 2026 First Tour Departs at 1pm; Last Tour […]
Free
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Meet others and celebrate love and acceptance in our community! Gather together and make your creative mark on a community mural banner that celebrates love for EVERYONE. We will also […]
Free
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Willamette Falls Symphony: Copland, Handel, Arutunian & Brahms The Willamette Falls Symphony presents an afternoon of orchestral favorites on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The program features Aaron […]
$18
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1 event,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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3 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend, and create at your own pace during Open Studio at Sweet Lomy Art! Open Studio is designed for independent creating within your skill […]
$20
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2 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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4 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea. Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together […] |
3 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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The City's sixth annual Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Friday, June 19, 2026, 5 - 8pm, at Town Center Park. This family-friendly event has featured keynote remarks, music performances, food, […]
Free
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3 events,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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Ride the creative tide in this exciting fused glass ocean waves class! Create a beautiful glass wave inspired by crashing surf, rolling tides, sea foam, and shimmering coastal colors and […]
$110.00
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Create your own relief sculpture! From building an armature to modeling form, learn the basics of working in a 3D art form. Beginners welcome. Refreshments and supplies provided. Free and […] |
2 events,
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Step into a world of joy and mountain magic at Mt. Hood Pride: QUEER CARNIVAL! Join us on June 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Coffee House […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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1 event,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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3 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend, and create at your own pace during Open Studio at Sweet Lomy Art! Open Studio is designed for independent creating within your skill […]
$20
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2 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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5 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Join Wilsonville Parks and Recreation for four great summer concerts this year on Thursdays in Town Center Park. First up, Reggae legend, "Aaron Nigel Smith" on Thursday, June 25 at […]
Free
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
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3 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
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3 events,
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Honor veterans and acknowledge the start of the Korean War at this event, which includes the grand opening of the new Oregon Korean War Memorial Interpretive Center. Speakers for the […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
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3 events,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
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Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Milwaukie, plus the support of so many people listed below, we are renovating our courtyard! Complete with a stage, a bar, […]
Free
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1 event,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
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3 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend, and create at your own pace during Open Studio at Sweet Lomy Art! Open Studio is designed for independent creating within your skill […]
$20
|
2 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
|
5 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Canvas and Clay: A Study of Flora and Fauna…July’s featured artist show at Sidestreet Arts Gallery brings together three painters and a potter from Lake Oswego & West Linn. Kasey […]
Free
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
|
6 events,
Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features […]
Free
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Canvas and Clay: A Study of Flora and Fauna…July’s featured artist show at Sidestreet Arts Gallery brings together three painters and a potter from Lake Oswego & West Linn. Kasey […]
Free
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Bill Oswald’s Glass Paintings & Hand-crafted Whirligigs. Take a peek into the wonderful world of Bill Oswald! Reception from 5-8pm. The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project! Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic […]
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
|
4 events,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Canvas and Clay: A Study of Flora and Fauna…July’s featured artist show at Sidestreet Arts Gallery brings together three painters and a potter from Lake Oswego & West Linn. Kasey […]
Free
Join Wilsonville Parks and Recreation for four great summer concerts this year on Thursdays in Town Center Park. First up, Reggae legend, "Aaron Nigel Smith" on Thursday, June 25 at […]
Free
|
3 events,
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.
Free
Canvas and Clay: A Study of Flora and Fauna…July’s featured artist show at Sidestreet Arts Gallery brings together three painters and a potter from Lake Oswego & West Linn. Kasey […]
Free
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of the television writers’ room […]
$25 – $45
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POETRY CONTEST WINNERS!
On June 5th, 2026, the Clackamas Arts Alliance's Literary Arts Committee hosted its 4th Annual Writing Contest. The winners read their poems at the Milwaukie Poetry Series First Friday Reading and Open Mic, and Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita Paulann Petersen presented poetry awards.
MURAL WALK | ESTACADA, OREGON
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance on August 1st for a social hour and summer art walk among the 20+ murals of downtown Estacada. Get a sneak peak at the mural restoration in progress and meet the muralists and the creative team behind The Artback, all in the company of other artists and creatives. The event will begin and end at The Spiral Gallery, which features the inspiring work of local visual artists. Drinks and snacks will be available before the mural walking tour starts.