Portland Art: Give Local. Give Art. Give Craft.
The Regional Arts and Culture Council recently posted some terrifically practical and swell suggestions on how to support Portland art and artists during the holiday season—with all sorts of great ideas that span attending and making purchases at local holiday art bazaars to supporting arts organization with gift donations to your loved ones. There are plenty of smart ways to support local art and give gifts that are uniquely artistic, and Portland is just the place to do it.
Many of us, however, are feeling the current crunch—and, think that purchasing art is pocketbook prohibitive. Yet there are amazing local artists and designers who sell their wares at quite reasonable prices, making stylish pieces attractive on oh-so many levels. Check out our short list of faves for fine art and cool craft and design choices that will surely delight the giver as much as the receiver.
Yes, there truly is affordable fine art in town.
