All events listed occur on the first Friday of the month and are free and open to all visitors unless otherwise specified.
Very Merry Cash & Carry; Holiday Sale | Sidestreet Arts
First Friday Holiday Party: December 5, 5-7pm, with artists at the opening
About the show: Our Annual Holiday Party for the month of December is entitled “Very Merry Cash & Carry” and features many of the artists we represent at Sidestreet Arts. For this First Friday event, we go beyond just holiday themes, featuring a wide variety of giftable art that feels more sentimental, more heartfelt, and definitely more handmade than anything you can find at a big-box store. Skip the Amazon or Walmart scrolling this year and come on down to check out our collection of wonderful, locally made art. The styles of our artists range from fun to timeless, the craftsmanship is top-notch, and these thoughtful pieces can brighten up any space: home, office, or outdoor area. We have ornaments, greeting cards, functional and decorative ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more, with a variety of price points.
About the gallery:
”Our mission is to operate a visual arts venue that promotes, encourages, and supports the work of its members and guest artists. We are a long-standing, collective gallery currently comprised of 6 member-owners who volunteer our time to create a welcoming creative space within which to show our art as well as that of other makers. We are proud to represent local artists, and strive to enrich our Pacific Northwest community by elevating its collective voices, inspire others through creativity and connect to one another.”
Image #1: (Holiday cat juggling ornaments) Anna Magruder: Juggling Cat, acrylic on wood, 6″ x 6″, $99
Image #2: (Assorted glass ornaments) Tamara Goldsmith: $26-55
5 PM – 7 PM @ 140 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR
Holiday Bizarre: A Sale of Art & Oddities | Past Lives
Free & open to all
Find a gift like no other on planet Earth.
On December 5, Past Lives Makerspace turns into a wonderland of handcrafted art, wild imagination, and good cheer for The Holiday Bizarre: A Sale of Art & Oddities.
From ceramics to metalwork, woodworking to glass, gardening to textiles, glass, visual arts, leatherwork, and more, our makers’ guilds bring you absolute one-of-a-kind treasures. Sip on beer or wine, munch on holiday treats, and try your luck in our silent auction and raffle. Just a few sponsors/items include (plus many more to be announced soon!):
Two passes to CASADA Thermal Springs + Hotel
Meta Pizza
Portland Juice Company
A ceramics class at Past Lives
Art donated by our artists
More coming soon!
Our host, PDX music scene maven, Darka Dusty will keep the air electrified with on-stage artist intros and an eclectic soundtrack including the random accordion sea shanty! The night also features live art and collage-making, so you can make your own mark.
It’s all part of SE Portland’s First Friday Art Walk—make us your main event, or your favorite stop along the way.
Come get weird, shop local, and add a hefty dose of creativity to your holiday season.
5 PM – 10 PM @ 2808 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR
Gaia’s Gallery: Holiday Market & Ecstatic Dance with Kallum | Bridgespace
Come one, come all!
•Be a vital part of a grassroots movement
•Empower self and others through your purchasing power
•Embody play, joy, and feeling deeply through an ecstatic dance
Come to a Jolly Holiday Market and Gaia’s Gallery during First Friday Art Walk this December. Be a part of the change with local artists and come support folks taking a risk to do things more sustainably. You are sure to enjoy a fun evening of art, live music, and connected conversation. Please stick around for the ecstatic dance if you are able, that’s where the real juice is!
Friday Dec 5th 
5-8pm Art Walk and Craft Market
Indoors at Bridge Space
133 SE Madison St
(Under the Hawthorne Bridge)
Live music
Art vendors
Craft vendors
Tea service
And more!
Kids welcome with clear supervision 5-8pm
Mindfully sober event, no alcohol or smoking on premises this evening
Feel free to offer donations to the tea service, the live music, or at the door!
8-10pm Ecstatic Dance with DJ Kallum 
$10-20 sliding scale
Please arrive by 8:15pm for the dance and to get your ticket with cash or PayPal. Advance tickets available through EventBrite.
(No kids during the dance event please)
Art and music are such a beautiful remedy to help us move through this time in our collective evolution. Being in our bodies and feeling emotions are the key to the future of our planet. Come get to know your neighbors, support one another and discover something new. It feels ever more revolutionary to make art, move our bodies, and connect in community.
We are in this together. 
More info to come and artists will be posting below! Thank you so much for joining us in this time of great change. Your presence is appreciated.
5 – 8 PM @ 133 SE Madison St., Portland, OR
Group print show | Bite studio
Join us on First Friday December 5th from 6-9 pm at Bite Studio for a fantastic group print show to ring in the holidays! Come on by for some great holiday gifts for friends and loved ones, as well as some beverages, bites and festive
banter!
5 PM – 9 PM @ 2000 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR
December Member Show | ADX GALLERY
ADX is thrilled to announce the return of our December Member Show, a vibrant multimedia showcase highlighting the incredible talent and range of our creative community. This annual celebration brings together ADX artists from across disciplines, offering an immersive evening of art, performance, and connection.
This year’s event features a festive gift market, a puppet show, and plenty of holiday treats, making it the perfect way to kick off the season. Guests can explore works in a variety of mediums, meet the makers, and experience the magic that happens when creativity and community intersect.
In collaboration with Artists Off The Page, ADX will also host the opening of Fireside Fables in our primary event space — a storytelling-inspired exhibition showcasing Portland artists who bring words and imagery to life in imaginative new ways.
Join us on Friday, December 5th from 5–9 PM as we celebrate the makers, creators, and doers who make ADX such a special part of Portland’s creative ecosystem.
The December Member Show is free and open to the public.
We can’t wait to see you there!
5 PM – 9 PM @ 417 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR
First friday open studios | East Creative collective
FRIDAY; Holiday style! Give a little gift of art!
Visit our OPEN ARTISTS’ STUDIOS at EAST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE and see our Artists and their artwork!
The East Creative building is home to an ever-evolving community of artists, musicians, and creatives. Check out the hallway shows, too!
Come by and visit our art studios, see our work, and meet the artists on FIRST FRIDAYS!
Featuring some new artists every month, new exciting art, installations and more.
Buy direct from local artists!
6 PM – 9 PM @ 211 SE Madison St., Portland, OR
DECK THE WALLS: HOLIDAY ART SHOW | FORD GALLERY
We are thrilled to host our first holiday group show!
+ Featuring over 200 small 12″x12″ works by artists from around the PNW.
+ Buy local! Buy Art for your friends, your family. Hell, buy art for yourself.
+ You can take your purchase home with you the evening of the show in order to wrap and deliver or ship by Festifus!
++ Mark your calendar for Friday December 5th! 6-9pm
* Come early for first pick!
6 PM – 9 PM @ SE 11th and Division St., Portland, OR
Holiday Bazaar | Manifestation
FRIDAY AND SUNDAY (12/5 & 12/7) we are hosting a holiday market hang out! Come get down with us artists and find some goodies that are truly one of a kind and cruelty free. NO CHRISTMAS MUSIC, GUARANTEED!
WHEN: Friday 12/5, 6 to 10 PM
And Sunday 12/7, 11 AM to 5 PM
WHERE: Manifestation PDX, 2020 SE Bush St
WHO: Your friendly neighborhood weirdos
WHY: Because the only way we’re making it through late stage capitalism is by supporting local makers instead of the big corpos, and you don’t need another Stanley bottle but you DO need a tiny octopus.
HOW: SHEER WILL POWER
banter!
6 PM – 10 PM @ 2020 SE Bush St., Portland, OR
Contact Us
We do our best to make the list as complete as possible, if you have an event or correction you would like to see listed please send show details to Info@FirstFridayPDX.org or use our easy online event submission form.