On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city.

MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

Join Tracy Flynn at Western Avenue Open Studios and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind her handcrafted pottery. Browse a collection of functional and decorative ceramics, meet the artist, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase. This celebrated community event offers a unique opportunity to explore working artist studios, connect with local makers, and experience the thriving arts scene in Lowell.

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city.

MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city.

MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

Join Tracy Flynn at Western Avenue Open Studios and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind her handcrafted pottery. Browse a collection of functional and decorative ceramics, meet the artist, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase. This celebrated community event offers a unique opportunity to explore working artist studios, connect with local makers, and experience the thriving arts scene in Lowell.

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

​Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 200-acre historic site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud. 

​Satiate thy palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew.

​Talented artisans journey from around the globe to display unique treasures, fabulous jewelry and handcrafted wares. Delight in period leather, armor, and footwear. Discover beautiful face and body painting along with amazing artisans who craft swords, ceramics, and much more before thine eyes. Revel in scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, and even psychic and tarot readings.

​King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us to escape your reality and be prepared to make memories that will last a lifetime in our world of magic and merriment!

On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city.

MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

Join Tracy Flynn at Western Avenue Open Studios and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind her handcrafted pottery. Browse a collection of functional and decorative ceramics, meet the artist, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase. This celebrated community event offers a unique opportunity to explore working artist studios, connect with local makers, and experience the thriving arts scene in Lowell.

On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city.

MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

Join Tracy Flynn at Western Avenue Open Studios and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind her handcrafted pottery. Browse a collection of functional and decorative ceramics, meet the artist, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase. This celebrated community event offers a unique opportunity to explore working artist studios, connect with local makers, and experience the thriving arts scene in Lowell.

On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city.

MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

Join Tracy Flynn at Western Avenue Open Studios and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind her handcrafted pottery. Browse a collection of functional and decorative ceramics, meet the artist, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase. This celebrated community event offers a unique opportunity to explore working artist studios, connect with local makers, and experience the thriving arts scene in Lowell.