September 2025 First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks!

The Center for Contemporary Art & Culture at Pacific Northwest College of Art is excited to invite the public to the September First Thursday Art Walk in the North Park Blocks for exhibition openings, music, and refreshments!

Welcoming our neighbors from near and far, First Thursdays in the North Park Blocks are an opportunity to come together in celebration of art, joy and community. First Thursdays are a vital part of the cultural ecosystem of Portland. For decades, these monthly events have been a highlight of nightlife in the Pearl District and North Park Blocks, increasing cultural connection and retail activation downtown. With the aim of revitalizing turnout and public engagement for the First Thursday Art Walks, PNCA is accelerating dynamic collaborations with our neighbors in the North Park Blocks through expanded public programming including exhibitions, music, performances, artist-led special events and more!

Neighborhood Partners Include:

Adams and Ollman

Augen Gallery

The BLACK Gallery + Don't Shoot PDX Annex

Blackfish Gallery

Blue Sky Gallery, Oregon Center for Photographic Arts

Elizabeth Leach Gallery

Froelick Gallery

LANDDD

Laura Vincent Design and Gallery

Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC)

Stelo Arts

Waterstone Gallery

The Writer’s Block

and more!

Host or Publisher Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies at PNCA