Multnomah Arts Center Association - nonprofit

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

OPEN HOUSE SPOTLIGHT: CREATIVE METAL ARTS GUILD

Meet the Creative Metal Arts Guild (CMAG), a community of metal artists, makers, metalsmiths, jewelers, sculptors, hobbyists, and business owners brought together by a shared passion for learning, creating, and supporting one another.

Based at their makerspace in SE Portland, CMAG offers classes and open studio sessions across a variety of metalworking skills.

At our Arts for All Community Open House, CMAG will bring metalworking to life with demonstrations of shaping and joining sheet metal and wire using a variety of tools and techniques.

Come see how it's made, and discover one of the many creative communities that make MAC special.

- Friday, October 16
- 6–8 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center
- Free and open to all

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing more of the guilds, artists, educators, and organizations joining us on October 16. Stay tuned!

08/31/2026

MASKS ON. MUSIC UP. LET’S DANCE!

First Friday Arts for All returns to the Multnomah Arts Center this Friday with a Masquerade Dance Party!

Bring the family, grab a mask, and join us in the MAC Auditorium for an evening of music, movement, art activities, free food, and community fun.

- Masquerade Dance Party
- Art activities
- Free food
- Family fun
- And, as always, Arts for All!

Friday, September 4 | 6–8 PM
Free and open to everyone.
Come dance, create, and celebrate First Friday with us!

08/18/2026

It’s the final week of Arts in the Parks!

All summer long, Arts in the Parks has brought free, drop-in creativity to neighborhoods across Portland. There’s still one more week to join us, make some art, and celebrate another summer of creativity together.

August 18–21

Clay
- St. Johns Park | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
- McCoy Park | 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Mixed Media
- Creston Park | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Mt. Scott Park | 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Thank you to all the young artists, families, educators, volunteers, and communities who have joined us throughout the summer and made Arts in the Parks so special.

If you haven’t participated yet, this is your last chance this summer. Come create with us!

And if you’ve made something with Arts in the Parks this year, share your photos and artwork and tag us. We’d love to see and celebrate what you created.

08/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE: MULTNOMAH ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE: ARTS FOR ALL

On Friday, October 16, we’re opening the doors of the Multnomah Arts Center for an evening celebrating creativity, community, and our belief that the arts should be accessible to everyone.

From 6:00–8:00 PM, explore the MAC through hands-on experiences, demonstrations, performances, and opportunities to discover the artists, educators, guilds, and community partners who make this place so special.

We’re also excited to welcome the Community Music Center, Inc., who will join us in bringing music to the evening.

The Open House is being planned in conjunction with Art Design Xchange (ADX) and ADX Fest, a Portland-wide celebration of making and creativity that inspired us to think bigger about how we could celebrate arts learning and making across our community.

And we may have a few surprises beyond the walls of MAC, too.

- Friday, October 16, 2026
- 6:00–8:00 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center

Arts for All.

Save the date. More to come!

08/16/2026

That’s a wrap on Multnomah Days 2026!

What a wonderful day celebrating art, creativity, and community throughout Multnomah Village.

The Multnomah Arts Center joined the parade, welcomed families for hands-on creativity in the Kids Zone, showcased work from our talented community at the Arts & Crafts Sale, and partnered with Art Here to capture stories about why arts access matters to people across Portland.

Thank you to Multnomah Village Bus. Assoc. and Multnomah Neighborhood Association (MNA) for bringing our neighborhood together, to Art Here and all of our participating community partners, and to the incredible Portland Parks & Recreation staff and volunteers who helped make the day possible.

And most importantly, thank you to everyone who walked, created, shopped, shared a story, or simply stopped by to say hello. We loved celebrating Multnomah Days with you!

08/13/2026

Join us for an evening celebrating the artists featured in MAC’s newest gallery exhibitions.

Meet and celebrate Philip A. Robinson Jr., Swapna Mukhopadhyay, Adriene Cruz, Midnite Seed Abioto, Intisar Abioto, Hanifah Abioto, Vaughn Kimmons, Turiya Raiah, Nyasiah Calixte, Lea Dry, Hannah Dry, Nawens Dry, and elijah jamal asani at a joint artist reception on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Explore the exhibitions, connect with the artists and community, and enjoy refreshments.

- Thursday, August 20, 6:00–8:00 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center

Free and open to the public.

08/12/2026

More fun is coming to MAC for Multnomah Days!

Bring the family by the Multnomah Days Kids Zone this Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Multnomah Arts Center.

Spend some time making, playing, and exploring with arts, crafts, activities, and a family friendly rest area. Joining us throughout the day will be:

- Boy Scouts Pack 254
- Creative Metal Arts Guild
- Echo Theater Company
- Guild of Oregon Woodworkers
- Portland Handweavers Guild
- Portland Police
- Southwest Community Center
- Southwest Portland Martial Arts

And while you're here, don't forget to explore the MAC Arts & Crafts Sale, featuring work from artists throughout our community.

Make MAC one of your stops as you explore Multnomah Days. We can't wait to see you!

08/12/2026

What's Your MAC Story?

For Yohko and her sons, a Family Clay class became much more than an afternoon of making art.

Two years ago, Yohko signed her sons up for Ms. Liz's Family Clay Class on a whim. She wasn't sure what to expect, but something clicked.

"My sons have Tic syndrome and ADHD. We tried various therapies, but nothing really helped. They focused on their work with surprising concentration and even tried talking to people. Ms. Liz treats them with so much love and never scolds them no matter what they do, so they've come to love creating art. She's helped them gain confidence, and we're truly grateful to her and her class."

Their creativity didn't stop in the classroom. Yohko and her sons began selling their pottery and handmade work together, including at several MACA art sales.

Thank you, Yohko, for sharing your family's story with us, and thank you to Ms. Liz for creating a space where young artists can explore, grow, and discover what they're capable of.

Now we'd love to hear your MAC story.

Has a class, instructor, friendship, or creative experience at MAC made a difference in your life? Tell us about it through the What's Your MAC Story? Share your story here: https://forms.gle/9ydsBrmb5J9w7EMt9.

Your story may be featured in a future Community Spotlight.

08/11/2026

Arts in the Parks is heading into its final two weeks!

There are still plenty of opportunities to join us for free, drop-in arts activities in parks across Portland. Come make something, get creative, and enjoy some art outdoors before our summer season wraps up.

This Week: August 11–14

Clay
- Gateway Discovery | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Luuwit View Park | 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Mixed Media
- Peninsula Park | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Alberta Park | 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Final Week: August 18–21

Clay
- St. Johns Park | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
- McCoy Park | 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Mixed Media
- Creston Park | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Mt. Scott Park | 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Have you joined us for Arts in the Parks this summer? We'd love to see what you made! Share your artwork, photos, or favorite moments and tag us so we can celebrate your creativity.

Two weeks left. Come create with us!