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Blue Sky, Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts

Tourist attraction Art gallery Non profit organization

One of the Top rated Non profit organizations in Portland


Address

122 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Website

www.blueskygallery.org

Contact

(503) 225-0210

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (74 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 James A. 9 years ago on Google
    Drove down from Seattle 4-18-2015 to visit photography galleries in the Portland area. After visiting several It appears that Blue Sky is the main gallery. An interesting contemporary space which is capable of staging several exhibitions at once due to the layout as well as a small library with photo books galore.. The shows I saw where both engaging and well positioned in the space, sometimes a rarity in galleries. I won't commit of the shows themselves which I enjoyed, I walked away with thoughts I hadn't had when I entered and that's all art can do on a base level. When in Portland visit the Blue Sky Gallery to get a sampling of Contemporary Photography, well worth the journey.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark B. 2 years ago on Google
    Bona fide art gallery in the New York tradition complete with a sizable library, artists drawers, and a myriad of exhibitions on display every month.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel O. 6 years ago on Google
    I love Blue Sky and am so thankful that they continue to be such a prominent part of the Portland art scene. The Robert Frank show was amazing. The J. Fredric May show is amazing. Every month my eyes and mind are treated to more great photography. Thanks Blue Sky!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harold M. 1 year ago on Google
    - A Portland treasure - A compendium of experiments - free + lovely - challenging + needed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex S. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome Non Profit that displays Local Photographers work. Some photos are for sale, profits go to helping support and keep Blue Sky running. No entry fee, donations are accepted but not necessary. They change out photos displayed seasonally.

  • 4/5 Sage K. 4 years ago on Google
    The Blue Sky Gallery never ceases to impress with new pieces of artwork cycling through there is always something to look at. Each piece feels specifically selected to compliment one another. The space while open and well illuminated lacks a sense of spatial intuition that could be improved upon. It is an experience I won't forget!

  • 5/5 cakekindel 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome little gallery with powerful prints and a small but dense library stocked chock full of awesome reads. Picked up their 2011/12 catalog and would love to eventually show some of my work there.

  • 5/5 j spain G. 5 years ago on Google
    Blue Sky is a photography gallery with thoughtful exhibits of large works. One of the latest exhibits featured photos of women draped head to toe in ethnic fabrics...hiding their indentity and intriguing you at thesame time. On my latest visit I particularly enjoyed the drawers of work by different local artists. You open any drawer in this room and its full of work by a particular artist. One person had decorated objects with photos of faces and bodyparts...very surrealist. In the same part of town as Powell's books.

  • 5/5 Jane X. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place for exploring fine art photography.

  • 5/5 Andy L. 1 year ago on Google
    guys The blue Sky,Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts is Featured in the video game Life is Strange The Dark Room

  • 5/5 Rodrigo González del C. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome photo gallery. Free admission to great work exhibition (Dec 18') "In transit: from Home to Where?". Showing pictures from Daniel Castro García, Stefanie Zofia Schulz, George Awde, Gohar Dashti, Tania Habjouqa.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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