Tara Will Pastel Painting Workshop
2026-05-23 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carrie Moore Studios, 21036 S Leland Rd, Oregon City, OR, 97045
Eminent pastelist Tara Will teaches a 2-day workshop, May 23rd and 24th from 9am – 4:30pm, focusing on “Images from the Pacific Northwest”. Artists with some pastel or oil/acrylic painting experience can join in this intensive workshop and learn from one of the nations best and most celebrated artists. Contact Carrie Moore at carriemoorestudios5@gmail to inquire.

Healing Presence: Paintings by Claudia Dose
2026-05-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Willamette Falls Medical Center, 1500 Division St, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
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 are created through a process of listening and allowing form to emerge, rather than planning or control. The paintings explore themes of inner movement, openness, and the subtle threshold between tension and release.
Placed within a healthcare environment, the intention is simple: to offer moments of pause, reflection, and quiet connection for patients, visitors, and staff.
This exhibition is part of a broader Arts Alliance initiative bringing original artwork into community spaces.

Peg Doll Painting
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Join Margarita Marochkina in a workshop where participants will be able to paint their own wooden peg doll! Free to the public. Supplies and lunch provided.

Art X Hand: 60 Years of Art at Menucha
2026-05-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Arts Council of Lake Oswego ARTspace, 380 A Ave, Suite A, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
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 works by CAC instructors, coordinators, and board members spanning those past six decades.
Artists included are:
Barbara Black
Susie Cowan
Yuji Hiratsuka
Junko Iijima
Mary Josephson
Michael Knutson
Cynthia Lahti
Dennis Meiners
Paul Missal
Sarah Wolf Newlands
Dale Rawls
Lettie Jane Rennekamp
Sandy Roumagoux
Christopher Shotola-Hardt
Melinda Thorsnes
Diane Trapp
Phyllis Trowbridge
Rick True
The exhibit also includes displays of ephemera from the Creative Arts Community archive.
The exhibit will be on view through July 17 every Tuesday–Friday from 10am–5pm at Artspace Gallery, 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego. We’re located in the city hall building next door to Booktique.

Award-Winning Watercolor & Quilt Exhibit – 1937 Steiner Log Church
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | 1937 Steiner Log Church, OR, United States
The historic 1937 Steiner Log Church, “Oregon’s Newest Historical Destination” is pleased to welcome Oregon artists Steve & Jean Ludeman, who will be showcasing their award-winning watercolor art and quilts throughout the church on May 30th, 2026. The exhibit runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and as a free event to the public, admission to the church is waived. Steve’s art will include landscapes, seascapes, indigenous subjects and historic themes, as well as feature his acclaimed Lewis & Clark traveling history and art exhibit titled “The Grand Adventure Begins – Start of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1802-1804”. This exhibit, sponsored by the National Park Service, helps us observe our Nation’s 250th Anniversary. The exhibit is now on its second cross-country tour, with stops here in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky and Montana. Steve is honored to be regarded as one of our country’s leading Lewis and Clark artists. Jean will display many of her superb award-winning quilts with designs from the 1800s to the present. She quilts a variety of styles including traditional piecing, modern designs, landscape, art quilts, and experimental design. As part of the National Quilts of Valor program, Jean has created many quilts for our Veterans. Two of her quilts were accepted to be displayed at American Quilting Society international shows in Paducah, KY. Due to no internet service at the Church, any purchases will need to be by check or cash. 1937 Steiner Log Church 68835 E. Barlow Trail Road Welches, OR 97067 To learn more and get directions to the church, please visit www.SteinerChurch.com To see examples of Steve and Jean’s stunning art, please visit www.SteveLudemanFineArt.com

Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches!
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton, 97381, United States
During this workshop, we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their presence. We know about how great ladybugs and praying mantids are, but did you know there are many more awesome critters out there that can help eat those pesky caterpillars and aphids? Students will also receive several handouts that contain helpful resources and information on beneficial insects and pollinators. Next, we will check out some pre-collected beneficial arthropods, and then take a little field trip to see what we can find around the garden. Finally, we will paint with giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches!
*This class is for ages 10+. Limited spaces available, sign up today!

Art Decked Out - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Kickoff
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Dee Denton Gallery, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
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 of Belize to the remote thickets of Madagascar to capture the “Wild & Luscious” essence of the natural world. Known for his staggering realism and commitment to conservation, his award-winning work—including the 2024 Sibert Honor-winning The Book of Turtles—bridges the gap between fine art and field biology. Whether catching alligators from a kayak or documenting critically endangered tortoises, Patterson’s art is a testament to the beauty of the species he works tirelessly to protect. Get a first look at his original illustrations and hear about The Wetlands Conservancy’s work to save the native turtles and Wetlands of Oregon. Anne & Danny Schauffler and JoseLuis Sosa are musical guests. Bring a picnic as chairs & tables will be set up on the lawn for this festive event. Beverages are available for purchase. Matt Patterson will be onsite during the LO Festival of the Arts June 26, 27 & 27.

SICC Forest Festival
2026-06-05 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-06 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
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. While the festival includes timber sports, mechanized demos, outdoor education, and hands-on experiences throughout the grounds, Sunday afternoon is where the art truly takes center stage.
Over three days, talented chainsaw artists transform massive Oregon logs into stunning sculptures right in front of the public. Visitors get to watch the entire process unfold, from rough cuts and flying sawdust to the final polished details. It is part sculpture showcase, part live performance, and part celebration of Pacific Northwest culture.
Sunday’s judging ceremony highlights the incredible craftsmanship, imagination, and personality behind each piece. Immediately following the awards, the festival hosts a live auction where guests can meet artists, support their work directly, and bid on one-of-a-kind carvings that carry the spirit of Oregon forests home with them.Local artist, Johnny Kimball, will be attempting a Guinness World Record attempt June 5th @noon through June 6th @noon.
Hosted by Trajectory, the SICC Forest Festival blends art, forestry, storytelling, trades, and community into a weekend that is energetic, welcoming, and uniquely Oregon.

Blue Crow Vargas Exhibition Opening
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
“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!
