Art in the Pearl Celebrates 20th Anniversary Labor Day Weekend

by Elisa Klein | Sep 3, 2016 | Events, Features

Portland, OR. Oregon’s annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival called “Art In The Pearl” is off and running through Labor Day.  Artists must submit their work in advance and only 130 were selected for the festival. “And They Danced!” is a hand drawn & hand cut paper insect sculptures made primarily using archival paper stock, illustration ink & acrylic paint. This collection, by artist Jennifer Ivory, represents larger-then-life butterflies from around the world.”Art In The Pearl” is free and has been named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country (source: Art Fair Source Book). The festival fills the Northwest Portland Park blocks with art, theater, music, and hands-on activities for people of all ages. Over one hundred artists show and sell work ranging from fine wooden furniture to beautiful paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal, jewelry, and more.
Here’s a sampling of what you can see this year:

“Introspection” is a hand sculpted mid fire figurative stoneware vessel containing 20 hand built ceramic stones, and antique miniature hand mirror, electric fired. It’s by Artist, Kina Crow.

“Matrix” was created using found automotive sheet metals and vintage license plates which were welded and riveted to steel panel. It’s finished with a clear enamel. Artist: Anthony Hansen

“Hot Tea” This piece is thrown in 2 parts + the spout. The handle is extruded. Body is altered. Glaze is sprayed. Artist: Gail Pendergrass

This is a booth with glass art by John Fields.

“Barn Door Credenza” is reclaimed Douglas Fir, antique barn door rollers, fabricated metal rail, milk paint. Door slides side to side along rail. Artist: Elliot Stith

Here’s a map of the Art in the Pearl location:

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