The Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, presents Sandro Botticelli’s masterwork Madonna of the Magnificat (ca. 1483), a tondo (round painting) of the Madonna and Child with angels. This rarely seen work is a variant of the artist’s celebrated painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, considered one of the finest Madonna and […]

The next Miller Family Museum Free Day is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Enjoy free admission at the Portland Art Museum all day in celebration of the special exhibitions Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe and Jeffrey Gibson’s They Come From Fire and To Name An Other. Reserve free admission tickets […]

A group of local painters meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washougal Senior Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, just behind the library and city hall. The group is free to attend. Work on new projects and get support from other painters. Those who work in a range of mediums -- watercolor, […]

"This IS Kalapuyan Land" at Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr, Portland, is an exhibition of contemporary Indigenous artworks alongside a selection of historical panels curated by Steph Littlebird (Grand Ronde, Kalapuya, Chinook). The exhibit is on display through July 23 at the museum, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and […]

Clark College's Archer Gallery presents "Homemaker," an exhibit of artwork by Amy Bay, Emily Counts, Mark Takiguchi and Rachael Zur, on display through April 12 with an opening reception from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The gallery is open to the public and […]

The Vancouver National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #1139, Clark College and Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) are excited to announce "Black History Highlights of Southwest Washington," a panel exhibit created by the late historian and artist Claudia Starr Carter. The exhibit will be on display in Clark College's Gaiser Hall during […]

Attend a "Paint and Sip" event at Stonewood Bar and Grill, 6700 N.E. 162nd Ave., Suite 417, Vancouver, from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25. In this beginner-friendly class, students will create a night scene on the beach with a campfire using acrylic paint. Attendees will be given accessible, step-by-step instructions. No experience is needed. […]

The Portland/Vancouver branch of iUrban Teen will host four events in honor of Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in February at the iUrban offices at 808 Harney St. in downtown Vancouver. Events are free and refreshments will be served; registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-and-honoring-our-talents-tickets-526762078557. Feb. 4: Meet the Authors: A […]

Vancouver Art Space will host a Fantasy Ink and Watercolor Make and Take Class with instructor Hannah Complin from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, located upstairs inside Vancouver Mall. Students ages 15 and up will learn basic watercolor blending and using pen and ink with watercolors. […]