Throughout the entire month of October 2026, we’re uniting artists, designers, makers, and creators across all industry sectors for exhibitions, tours, performances, and other collaborative programming. Join us! Most events are free and open to all. Some listed events may require tickets (see listings for details). Some events do not have dates yet so stay tuned!
We want you to be part of the Fest. You can add your own event at your own location, work with ADX to host your event with us, and inquire about participating in an existing event. We are building this fest together!
Creatives are the economic engine for Portland. Let’s party about it!
Art DESIGN XCHANGE
ADX: 15 Years in the Making and Fest Grand Opening Weekend!
Portland Open Studios
Tour over 100 artist workshops and galleries during PDX Open Studios
AIGA PORTLAND
Immerse in AIGA’s collection of graphic design programming for Design Month
Native Arts + Cultures Foundation
Check out Gerald Clarke Jr.’s gallery exhibition + artist talk with the Native Arts + Cultures Foundation
BodyVox
Witness optimism in motion at a BodyVox show
Paisley Studios
Attend an artist-generated creative experience at Paisley Studios.
HERE for pdx
HERE Together is a quarterly celebration of creativity and kinship within Portland's freelance and independent consultant community.
Sharyll Burroughs
An interactive performance through Skinfolk Series
Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter, an art and design social hour and gentle, bread-based art performance hosted by KB+BA.
Coffee & Crafts
Join Sarah for a morning event at ADX filled with fresh coffee and fresh ideas. Start the day in a creative, community setting.
Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)
A Portland-based non-profit that provides a creative space for homeless youth to build healthy, relationship-centered communities through music and art activities.
Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts
Participate in comics-themed workshops and screenings at the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts
HorrOregon: 10th anniversary weekender
HorrOregon's first horror fanzine is celebrating its 10th year in publication! With events all over glamorous St Johns!
Multnomah Arts Center
Join the folks at Multnomah Art Center for an afternoon of creativity at their monthly First Friday Arts for All event!
Drink and draw with Mashall
Bring whatever you’re working on—drawing, crafts, or any creative project—and hang out in a totally relaxed, judgment-free space.
October PCXN gathering
The PCXN is a community resource developed by ADX as a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
SMG Collective
SMG Collective presents the Oxbend Windsor collection from Fernweh. Both comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity, the collection incorporates subtle hand-shaped curves and classic wedged-tenon leg joinery.
Portland Textilex Month
Portland TextileX Month invites you to engage with the city’s textile community through exhibitions, workshops, and shared experiences rooted in material culture, design, and exchange.
BETH HARRINGTON PRODUCTIONS
Screening Beyond the Duplex Planet.
creative Mornings Portland
A free, monthly breakfast lecture series for the local creative community, featuring talks by professional creatives on a global theme.
Sketchbook Society
Bring a sketchbook and fill the empty pages with Jessica Werner and fellow creative community members!
Creativos Unidos
A community of Latino creatives building power through collaboration, storytelling, and art.
YOUR ART IS YOUR BUSINESS
Presented by Narhwal Law & Business Strategy. A practical one-hour seminar for artists, creatives, makers, performers, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs who want to better understand the legal and business side of their work.