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On the first Friday evening of every month, the city’s artists, galleries, and arts venues open up their doors for Portland’s thriving First Friday Art Walk. Creative Portland has also launched an accompanying live music program in the heart of the city. 

# MISSION

To open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, and to promote interest with non-exclusivity and easy access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

# HISTORY

Started in the year 2000, First Friday Art Walk has blossomed into a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place on the first Friday of every month (regardless of weather) throughout the city, centered primarily in the Arts District. Over 3,000 people come downtown each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.

![FFAW September 2025.jpg](https://creative-portland-api-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/FFAW_September_2025_0eb7621a3a.jpg)





























# Download the Map [HERE](https://creative-portland-api-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/FFAW_September_2025_b_and_w_53a8dcd9c8.pdf)

# Learn more about First Friday venues [HERE](https://www.creativeportland.com/tours/first-friday-artwalk)

# September 5 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

### Are you an artist or a performer looking to participate? [click here](/ffaw-artists)

### Are you a venue that would like to join the listings? [click here](/ffaw-venue)

For more information please contact us at info@creativeportland.com.



First Friday Art Walk (free from 5-8 PM)