Volunteer for the Festival of Arts in Gresham

The newly renamed Festival of Arts in Gresham is now under the stewardship of the Center for the Arts Foundation. This year's event promises to be a vibrant celebration of art and culture, taking place on Saturday, July 20, in Downtown Gresham.

The Festival of Arts is a free, family-friendly event held annually on the third Saturday in July. It features handcrafted art from more than 125 artists across the Pacific Northwest, live music, and local cuisine. The event kicks off in style with live performances, diverse vendors, delicious food trucks, and a dedicated kids’ zone for the youngest art enthusiasts. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the artistic and cultural offerings of Gresham and grab your limited edition Festival of Arts tote bag for convenient shopping.

Event Highlights

• Third Thursday Event: Main Ave will close for our community's Monthly Third Thursday event. Enjoy vendors, great music, and local eateries during your favorite time of year—summer!
• Date: Thursday, July 18
• Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Location: 1st-4th along Main Ave

• Music Under the Stars: Help us kick off another incredible year of the Festival of Arts.
• Featuring:
• • Shanghai Woolies at 3rd & Main
  • Opera A La Cart at 1st & Main
  • Date: Friday, July 19
  • Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
  • Main Event:
  • 150 Juried Artists showcasing their work
  • Farmers Market, Great Food, Music, and ALL NEW Interactive Arts!
  • Date: Saturday, July 20
  • Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Location: Downtown Gresham
  • Free Event with shuttles running all day to avoid traffic, provided by First Group

  About the Center for the Arts Foundation

  The Center for the Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching our community with vibrant and diverse artistic experiences. The Foundation promotes the sustained development of the arts by cultivating necessary resources, enhancing community values, and providing opportunities for performance and self-expression.

  The Foundation's efforts support artistic performances that provide employment, attract visitors, and promote economic development. One of its long-term goals is to advocate for a community center for the arts. Current initiatives include supporting the Gresham Readers Theatre and sponsoring the creation of a public art mural depicting scenes from the historic development of the City of Gresham, thanks to artist Lee Lauritzen.

  Your contributions allow us to support these programs. We welcome new Board members and volunteers and appreciate social media support to enhance our success.