Celebrating 15 years in the making, ADX is a true reflection of Portland’s entrepreneurial culture. With this in mind, we invite everyone to share in our region’s collective accomplishments, celebrate our thriving creative economy, and join us as we forge a revitalized Portland.

Art Design Xchange offers a hub for creatives working across a wide variety of mediums, including stop motion animation, woodworking, fashion and textiles, fine art painting and photography, poetry, music, and more. With 14,000 square feet of independent artist studios and event space, ADX has been a cornerstone since its establishment in 2011.

The festival is headquartered at Art Design Xchange (ADX), 417 SE 11th Ave, a woman-owned and operated creator space in the heart of the Central Eastside.

ADX Fest, a new region-wide art and design festival that activates venues, studios, and spaces across the Portland metro area. Headquartered at Art Design Xchange (ADX) in the Central Eastside, ADX Fest celebrates the independent artists, designers, makers, and creatives who power the region’s cultural and economic vitality.

ADX Fest is a region-wide art and design festival celebrating Portland’s independent creative cultures.

Let’s celebrate Portland Independents!

Creatives are the economic engine for Portland.  We want to party about it! With you!

The only requirement to participate or sponsor: all businesses must be locally owned and independently operated.