Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show
2026-04-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-11 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-12 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-15 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-16 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 11 more dates | 13455 SE 97th Avenue, Clackamas, 13455 SE 97th Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of students in our region! Each year, Clackamas ESD presents diverse artwork from middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas County school districts in a juried art show and awards thousands of dollars in prizes at the art show awards ceremony.
We can visit the Art Gallery from March 30 to April 28, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Clackamas ESD administrative building (13455 SE 97th Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon, 97015.

The Bridge: Learn to Make Handmade Seed Paper!
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Create earth-friendly recycled paper filled with seeds ready for planting!
Earth Day is April 22nd, and we are focusing on earth-friendly creativity during this month. And what is more timely than making handmade paper (out of recycled scraps) along with wildflower seeds to create more beautiful habitat for birds, insects and us?
Join us at The Bridge to get your hands wet (literally!) as we take recycled paper pulp and seeds and turn them into something beautiful AND useful to our earth!
This event is FREE and all supplies are included. This event is hosted at a church but it is NOT a church event. There will be NO church talk; just a free community-building event that allows us all to take a break in our busy lives to do something that’s good for ourself and our community. We hope you will join us!

Origami Critters & Flowers
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Oak Lodge Libary, 3783 SE Concord Rd, Oak Grove, OR, 97267, United States
Local origami instructor, Yuki Martin will show how to fold origami critters and flowers. Recreate the flora and fauna from your garden using paper. You’ll receive step-by-step instruction. No folding experience necessary. All materials provided. This free craft class is for adults (18+). Call Oak Lodge Library at 503-655-8543 to get registered or join the waitlist.

Natural Dyes Workshop
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton, 97381, United States
Open to Clackamas County artists to attend
Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects! Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the forest and at the store, and also how to prepare them to make your very own fabric dyes!
After our lesson we will get to dye bandanas with a vibrant magenta dye made from cochineal scale, which has a very fascinating and ancient history behind its use.
About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University. She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield. In her free time she makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

Block Printing with Watercolor
2026-04-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Join artist Jennifer Heerey in exploring a monotype technique that blends painting and block printing. This approach creates a one-of-a-kind print.

SPRING MARKET - Gladstone
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Gladstone Community Center, 1050 Portland Ave, Gladstone, Oregon, 97027
Gladstone Community Center Spring Market
📅 Saturday, May 16 • ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Gladstone Community Center – 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone, OR 97027
Get ready for a fun day of shopping, food, and community connections at the annual Spring Market! With over 60 local vendors offering a vibrant mix of:
• Handmade crafts & art
• Home décor
• Jewelry & accessories
• Live plants & garden goodies
• Baked treats & specialty foods
• Unique gifts and more!
🍔 Food trucks on site will be serving up delicious bites — perfect for fueling your market stroll.
While you’re here… make it a full day of service and sustainability!
Head over to Gladstone Civic Center at 18505 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027:
✔ Annual Shred-It Day — Safely shred old documents
✔ Electronic Recycling with Kraxberger Gearheads Robotics Club
✔ Prescription Drug Take-Back — Dispose of unused medications responsibly
📲 Follow this event for updates and more details as the date approaches!
Vendors go online to apply and pay:
https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/sc/page/spring-market
🚨 Spring Market Vendor Update – Please Read 🚨
We are excited about the upcoming Gladstone Spring Market and want to share an important reminder for all vendors:
✅ There are ONLY two official ways to become a vendor:
1️⃣ Register in person at the Gladstone Community Center
2️⃣ Register and pay directly through the official City of Gladstone website
❌ We will NEVER ask vendors to:
• Send payment through social media
• Respond to comments asking you to “PM for details”
• Register through third-party links or personal messages
Unfortunately, there are scams circulating where individuals pose as event organizers. Please do not engage with or send money to anyone claiming otherwise.
If you see a comment asking vendors to message them or offering vendor spots, it is not legitimate.
📍 If you have questions, please contact the Gladstone Community Center directly or use the City of Gladstone’s official website.
Thank you for helping us keep this event safe, organized, and successful—we can’t wait to see you at the Spring Market!

Painted Garden Stones with The Bridge: Crafting Creative Community
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Come relax and create beautiful garden art for yourself or a gift
May is filled with color and beauty out in the world and is a great time to create some beauty of your own! Join us as we create lovely hand-painted garden art with river stones!
You can create a calm mandala or paint a colorful design; it’s all up to you! We provide all the supplies and light refreshments – just bring you (and maybe a friend!)
This event is FREE and all supplies are included. This event is hosted at a church but it is NOT a church event. There will be NO church talk; just a free community-building event that allows us all to take a break in our busy lives to do something that’s good for ourself and our community. We hope you will join us!

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.

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.
