Alysia Duckler Gallery
1236 NW Hoyt St, 223-7595
Paintings from gallery artist Jeana Edelman. Through Dec 29
American Institute of Architects
315 SW 4th Ave, 223-8757
Animals in Architecture, a photographic capturing of creatures carousing inside man-made structures by Michael Mathers. Through Dec 30
Augen Gallery
817 SW 2nd Ave, 224-8182
* Mooprits from Adam Growowsky recet ceramic work from Dharma Strasser ad ew drawigs from LoriA Latremouille Through Dec 30
Berbatis’ GALLERY
215 SW Ankeny, 229-0776
Work from two Portland artists, Tamara Lischka and Kelly Pergande. Through Jan 2
Blue Sky Photography Gallery
1231 NW Hoyt St, 225-0210
Photographs from Portlander Patrick Stearns and John Dotta from Forestville, California. Through Dec30
Boxcar Bertha’s
1000 NW 17, 248-9231
Solstice: Dance of Light, a display of drawings and paintings by Azzurra and Claeburn Lockwood. Through Jan 4
BoyerArts
1325 NE Fremont St, 280-8845
Landscape Memories, new oil paintings by Ben Frank Moss. Through Dec 30
Broderick Gallery
814 SW 1st Ave, 224-4020
A collection of work from gallery artists that offers a survey of styles, ranging between abstraction to realism. Through Dec 30
Butters Gallery
520 NW Davis St, 248-9378
* Halo, Echo, and Noise, new encaustic paintings by Matthew Haggett and Elders, blown glass and oil painted sculptures by Danny Perkins. Through Dec 23
Chetwynd Stapylton Gallery
615 SW Broadway, 223-4226
Traditional Russian Orthodox icons painted by Marina, Angela, and Mia Pantyukhin, and Oils of Provençal countryside by Anne-Marie Ruggieri and Philippe Janin. Through Dec 30
Contemporary Crafts Gallery
3934 SW Corbett Ave, 223-2654
Breaking the Mold, a display that explores the changes within ceramic arts during the ’60s and ’70s. Through March 15
Fiber Earth Forms, contemporary art quilts by Quinn Zander Corum. Through Dec 31
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
207 SW Pine St, 224-0521
* It1s a four prog art attack! Drake Dekatel presets recet paitigs i Philosophy of Desire Robert *aso uveils Mythologya series of drawigs ad paitigs Paiter Forrest Williams displays Pilgrim a selectio of oil paitigs ad lastbutotleast Krista Keedy shows off a ew series of paitigs etitled My atural *istory Through Dec 23
Fifth Element
404 NW 10th Ave, Suite 1, 279-9042
Cup Show 2000, the gallery’s third annual exhibit of functional and sculptural cups from 22 artists. Through Dec 31
Fleck Gallery
625 NW Everett # 102, 223-2066
Stupid Preoccupations, a multimedia extravaganza from artist Natalie Davis. Through Dec 31
Froelick GALLERY
817 SW 2nd Ave, 222-1142
* Paintings and Drawings, an inaugural exhibition of work from Alfred Harris and 99E, work from Lli Wilburn that explores the portion of the old Pacific Highway that runs from North Portland to Junction City. Through Dec30
Gallery 114
1100 NW Glisan, 243-3356
Beyond the Rivers’ Confluence: Photographs from Lenseless Cameras from Rob Harding and The Clinton Close-Out Sale, a collection of prints memorializing the infamous leader by James O’Keefe. Through Dec 30
Gallery 33
1400 NW Everett St, 219-9900
New works in oil from Terry McIlrath, and recent work in bronze and steel from A.R. Sutton. Through Jan 30
Gallery Untitled
723 NW 18th, 222-1822
Crazy ’bout horses, an exhibit of color photographs by Jerry Brown that honor the regal beast. Through Dec 31
Go Gallery
328 NW Broadway, 294-1903
Arts Opening Doors, a group exhibit of works by refugee and immigrant artists, including Minh Quang Phan, a Vietnamese Silk Painter and Rigat Tesfasion, an Eri trean basket weaver. Through Dec 31
Groundswell Gallery
1800 NE Alberta, 331-1420
Analysis of Skin, a collection of “photographic acrylic gel skin transfers” by Rebecca Guberman. Through Dec 24
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta, 281-9048
A group show illuminating various interpretations of the theme, Altars. Through Dec 26
IFCC
5340 N Interstate Ave, 788-8357
* Kwanzaa Invitational, a group exhibition that celebrates the seven principals of Kwanzaa. Through Dec 30
Inchmeal
625 NW Everett St #108, 228-1683
* Three screeigs of films by Steve Gevurtz A Little Close Liz *as *ads ad Flicker will be show o the followig dates Dec 7 10 pm free Dec 10 6 pm 2 ad Dec 29 8 pm 2
L & B Viewing Room
1714 NW Overton 2 Flr, 241-4144
Evoke & Provoke, An Exhibition of the Senses features new work by gallery owners and founders Margarita Leon and Mark Bornowski. Through Dec 29
Laura Russo Gallery
805 NW 21st Ave, 226-2754
Recent Paintings by Stephen McClelland that venture into formal, abstract issues with bright colors and bold shapes. Prints, Pots, Sculpture, a display of work by Frank Boyden that showcases his affinity for printmaking. Through Dec 23
Margo Jacobsen
1039 NW Glisan St, 224-7287
New abstract sculptures by Robert Hess and prints by Barbara Robertson that form from a combination of relief, intaglio, and transfer printing processes. Through Dec 22
Mark Woolley East
1434 SE 37th Ave, 224-5475
Small Wonders, selected works by gallery and independent artists. Through Dec 31
Mark Woolley Gallery
120 NW 9th Ave, Suite 210, 224-5475
Portland artist Debra Beers explores the plight of Bill, a man who once called the streets his home . A selection of classically rendered oil portraits captures the facets of this individual’s life. Through Jan 27
Matrix/ALBERTA ARTS & CULTURE PAVILLION 2315 NE Alberta St, 288-3024
Community in Motion and the Power of Hope, oils on panels created by 33 artists living with or affected by AIDS and a display ofStar Quilts of the Assiniboine and Sioux Indians. Through Dec 26
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy, 823-3187
Annual Instructors Show, featuring fiber arts, ceramics, painting, calligraphy, and drawing. Through Jan 3
Nil Contemporary Art
328 NW Broadway #114, 221-3182
* Clean, an exhibition of paintings by Michael Paul Oman-Reagan, a new body of work that is “composed of visually deconstructed portraits.” Through Dec 29
Onda Gallery
2215 NE Alberta St, 493-1909
Rising Sun, paintings and prints by Dennis Sun. Through Dec 26
Our Dream Gallery
2209 NE Alberta, 288-3024
Tis the Season to Artists, a group show of gallery artists featuring works in oils, watercolors, mixed media, and prints. Through Dec 26
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson, 226-4391
Fall Thesis Exhibition on display in the Project Room, BFA Gallery, and Swiggert Commons. Features work from a handful of fresh PNCA graduates. Vessels and Voids, at the Philip Feldman Gallery displays work from New York artist Donald Traver. Through Dec 28
PDX
604 NW 12th Ave, 222-0063
Or Else, minimalist sculptures from Kane Do that utilize off-beat materials such as masking tape and paper clips. Through Dec 30
Photographic Image
240 SW 1st Ave, 224-3543
* Spirit of Place by renowned photographer Phil Borges illuminates a few of the remaining animist cultures that spiritually communicate with the natural world. Through Dec 30
Plain Jane
2936 NE Alberta St, 528-9691
Form & Function,handmade, textural and cultural ceramic designs for function and show by Jennifer Mannila and Holly Rasmussen. Through Dec 24
Pulliam Deffenbaugh
522 NW 12th Ave, 228-6665
Exquisite color intaglio, relief, and chine colle prints by Japanese artist Yuji Hiratsuka. Through Dec 30
Reading Frenzy
921 SW Oak, 274-1449
The 6th Annual Cheap Art Bazaar features paintings by Martin Ontiveros, handknit bunnies by Sonja Ahlers, fake fur creature hats by in Love We Trust, jewelry by Susan Beal, and much more. Through Dec 30
Regenerate
625 NW Everett #110, 274-1897
Fragments of the Collective Consciousness, a random collection of work from artists and writers from the Everett Station Lofts.
S.K. Josefberg Gallery
403 NW 11th Ave, 241-9112
Bad Taste Takes a Holiday, a wealth of new ceramic teapots and platters by internationally acclaimed artist Peter Shire. Through Jan 6
Shaffer Fine Art Gallery
308 SW 1st Ave, 295-4979
An exhibit featuring custom jewelry designs from Kerrita Mayfiled and oil landscape paintings from Rosemarie Roberts. Through Dec 31
Sigo Gallery
328 NW Broadway #115, 223-5725
Virtual Humanity, multimedia works by Montana artist Gabriel Otto. Through Dec 15
Studio 1627
1627 NE Alberta, 335-8161
Holiday show featuring painting, sculpture, tile mosaics, glass, and functional art by various artists. Through Dec 26
The Space
1307 SW First Ave, 274-7929
Flowers, in a variety of mediums by Charlie White and gift items by various local artists. Through Dec 31
Thieves Guild
625 NW Everett #106
Beautiful Girlhood, an exploration of the meaning and place of traditional femininity by painter Ann Nafziger. Through Dec 23
Wene Gallery
214 SW 8th, 708-3111
Holiday show that gathers the work from PNCA students and artists from the Oregon Society of Artists. Through Dec 31
Wisp Design Studio
625 NW Everett #105, 222-7098
Oil paintings from Gabriel Fernandez and artistic jewelry by Kandice Bunnell. Through Dec 23