Friends of the Children hosts photo exhibit, “Future in Focus”

Vancouver Marketplace 210 West Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, United States

From 4 to 6 p.m. April 25, Friends of the Children Southwest Washington is hosting a photography exhibit at the Vancouver Marketplace atrium located on Evergreen Street in downtown Vancouver. The exhibit features images by photographers who have captured the future career aspirations of 20 children enrolled in Friends of the Children’s mentoring program, which […]

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Meet the Pacific Garbage Patch Babies: An Earth Day Fundraiser

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Pacific Garbage Patch Babies, quirky sculptures designed to raise awareness of what we consume and how our actions impact waterways, will be at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh Street, Vancouver, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25. Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington volunteer Al Spector let hundreds of bread bags, cereal box liners, […]

$10

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, April 26-28

Various locations WA, United States

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-28, invites art lovers to come inside 45 artist studios to experience art as work, craft, process and inspiration. Tour-takers will see art in many mediums -- from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, glass to metalsmithing. This is a free, […]

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Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, April 26-28

Various locations WA, United States

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-28, invites art lovers to come inside 45 artist studios to experience art as work, craft, process and inspiration. Tour-takers will see art in many mediums -- from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, glass to metalsmithing. This is a free, […]

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Vancouver School of Arts and Academics presents “Shine Bright”

First United Methodist Church, Vancouver 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Booster Club is hosting "Shine Bright," a collaborative art event with two performances: 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson, Vancouver. The event features dance, jazz band, orchestra and vocal performances by students. Guests can also […]

$30

Paint Your Pet in Watercolor

Vancouver Art Space 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, Vancouver, WA, United States

Vancouver Art Space, located upstairs in the Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a "Paint Your Pet in Watercolor" class from 2 to 5 p.m. April 27. Artist Hannah Complin will guide the class in painting a watercolor pet portrait. To participate, register for the class at eventbrite.com/e/paint-your-pet-in-watercolor-april-registration-845107628667, then email […]

$80

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics presents “Shine Bright”

First United Methodist Church, Vancouver 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Booster Club is hosting "Shine Bright," a collaborative art event with two performances: 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson, Vancouver. The event features dance, jazz band, orchestra and vocal performances by students. Guests can also […]

$30

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, April 26-28

Various locations WA, United States

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-28, invites art lovers to come inside 45 artist studios to experience art as work, craft, process and inspiration. Tour-takers will see art in many mediums -- from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, glass to metalsmithing. This is a free, […]

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Inspire Washington: Cultural Futures

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Inspire Washington presents Cultural Futures 2024, Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour to find out more about new funding and policy opportunities for cultural businesses and supporters. This free workshop at 6:30 p.m. May 1 at the Clark County Historical Museum will present an overview of Washington's Cultural Access Program and next steps for Clark […]

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Creative Connection for Teens

411 Art Collective 411 Dallas St., Camas, United States

Artist and photographer Lara Blair hosts Creative Connection for Teens for teens ages 13-18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at 411 Art Collective, 411 Dallas St., Camas. Each session features a creative activity in a supportive environment with the aim of inspiring teens' creativity and fostering social connections. […]

$27

Four-week Introduction to Oils class

Vancouver Art Space WA, United States

Vancouver Art Space, located on the second floor of the Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283 Vancouver, is offering a four-week Introduction to Oils class, with Vancouver Art Space owner and artist Barbara Sheehan. Class will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays from May 2 to May 23. Students will […]

$190

“Hope for Pollinators” exhibit at Art at the CAVE

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Art at the Cave welcomes a month-long exhibit, "Hope for Pollinators," featuring works by Sharon Agnor, Cindy Geffel and Kathy Willson. Native bees are losing habitat nesting sites and the Monarch butterfly is expected to be listed as endangered later this year. This exhibit celebrates the creatures whose tiny footprint makes a big difference and […]

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First Friday art show at Hotel Indigo

Hotel Indigo 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver

Hotel Indigo, 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver is hosting a first Friday art show from 5 to 7 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Tal W. Dewitt.

Remembering James Payne: A Retrospective Art Exhibit

St. Paul Lutheran Church 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host “Remembering James Payne: A Retrospective Art Exhibit" from May 3-8. The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 at the church. Jimmy Payne, who passed away in 2023, was well-known for his larger scale, mosaic artwork. Several of Payne’s collectors are loaning his […]

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My Teacher Is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

"My Teacher Is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke" is a retrospective of cartoon art from the creator of Mr. Wolf's Class, the bestselling graphic novel series for kids. This exhibit at Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, features 40 original pieces of art used in the creation of all […]

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Aurora Gallery features Gary Watson, Analyn Anderson and Mike Osborn

Aurora Gallery 1004 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, will host a First Friday opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Gary Watson, Analyn Anderson and Mike Osborn. The show features photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings. Subjects range from hyperrealism to abstract. Learn more at auroragalleryonline.com or call 360-696-0449.

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RedDoor Gallery opening in Camas

RedDoor Gallery 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, United States

RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, will open for the first time from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be June 7. The gallery is currently open from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. The gallery displays fine art as well as offering classes […]

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Event Series First Friday Art Walk

First Friday Art Walk

Downtown Vancouver WA, United States

Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]

Washougal Studio Artists Spring Tour

Various locations around Washougal WA, United States

Washougal Studio Artists will host the seventh annual Spring Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4-5, timed for Mother's Day gift-giving. The tour includes the work of 23 local artists at seven studio locations. Tour-takers can meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and creative process. The tour features original works […]

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