Portland Open Studios

Art doesn’t live in galleries alone. It lives in studios–yours.

Portland Open Studios invites artists to open their doors, share their process, and connect directly with people who care about art.Artists, this is your moment.

Apply now to be part of Portland Open Studios 2026—a citywide studio tour connecting thousands of art lovers with local creators. 🎨

🗓 Applications open through Sunday, March 8
👉 Apply via the link in bio (and tell an artist friend!) https://portlandopenstudios.com/for-artists/2026-application.html

Tour dates: Oct 10–11 & 17–18

✨ What to know:
• Blind jury review by a professional panel. Meet them, link in bio!
• Top-scoring artists are invited to join the tour
• Open your studio to the public, meet new patrons, sell work & build community

📍 Studios must be within Portland city limits (see eligibility on the application)

📄 To apply, you’ll need:
• 4 images of your work
• A short bio + artist statement
• Your plan for interactive or educational studio visits

💵 Fees:
• $25 application fee
• $250 participation fee (if selected)

💛 Artist perks:
Growing benefits! We’re partnering with ADX (Art Design Xchange) to host two gatherings:
• Artist Kick-Off — April 25, 6–8pm
• Artist Party — October 24, 6–8pm

✨ Promotion on our website + social media
✨ Artist meetings & neighborhood connections

• Scholarships available for emerging artists and artists from historically marginalized communities (fees waived if awarded—apply via the application)

Your studio, your story! Let the city experience it. 🎨