Join us for the first First Friday of 2023...
It's time to get this fresh new year heArting!

We've all been creating and rehanging in the January respite, so if you haven't been in since the holidays, there's a lot of new art and  rested artists here :).

Everyone (including Rip, and excepting Matt, who will be in Costa Rica with his folks lucky photographer) will be here looking forward to seeing you.  We will, of course, have the usual wine and goodies on offer, plus a drawing for 3(!) of Loree's new canvas totes of your choosing.  

And the timing is great for finding something special for Valentine's Day ​for yourself and the someones you love.   

Your friends at TAC,
Rip, Loree, Matt, Kathy, Bernice, and Elisa

DECEMBER 2nd, 2022
5:00p - 8:00p

On December 2nd, 1992, Rip Caswell and Troutdale came together, and it's been three decades of growth and partnership in art since.

Join us for Rip's anniversary celebration and precast party at Troutdale Art Center, and see the new sculptures available on precast sale!

Rip's Anniversary & Precast Party
First Friday December 2nd
5:00p - 8:00p

TAC Holiday Arts Open House
and Caswell Precast Sale continue
through the weekend!
Saturday and Sunday 10a - 6p

Troutdale Art Center
903 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060

Please accept our gratitude to each and every one of you for your service, sacrifice,  and protection. 
​You truly are guardian spirits.

The elephant in the room.  Yes, it's going to be wet.  Maybe a bit windy.  But we have a roof and hot cider (brandy optional), and art and artists and wine and snacks and you need a nice night out before next week's forecasts hit :).

In addition to the usual perks of First Friday with the artists, Loree is having another drawing at 8p - this time for your choice from her new line of clothing that is joining the shoes and bags this weekend!   Enter at First Friday.  (You can also get another entry on her website here.)

Don't miss the chance December's First Friday (and the kickoff to our Holiday Arts Open House weekend!) to talk with Matt and see the stunning photographs of his adventures in Africa in September.
​Reception 5p - 8p December 2nd

"Last Rays Of Sun" | Matt Eaton         from September 2022 trip to Rwanda and Kenya
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TAC hours this weekend match show hours.  We will be open...
Friday 11a - 5p | Saturday 10a - 5p | Sunday 10a - 4p

A holiday favorite is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever! Troutdale’s Wind-er Wonderland and Tree Lighting benefitting Snow Cap Community Charities will take place in Historic Downtown Troutdale from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4.

A highlight of the event will be our holiday market that will be set inside the former Troutdale General Store at 289 E Historic Columbia River Hwy. This market will feature two floors of local vendors selling handcrafted gifts, holiday music, and an activity area for the kids. The first 500 people through the door each day will receive a free swag bag filled with goodies and deals from our sponsors.

The holiday magic will transform one of our downtown storefronts into Santa’s headquarters. Kids of all ages can follow the signs to the North Pole and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and grab a selfie or two.
The festivities will extend to the rest of our downtown as our businesses square off in a holiday window decorating competition and take part in our Troutdale Teddy scavenger hunt.  Everyone who completes the activity will receive a free Troutdale-themed gift. A different gift will be available each day.
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The weekend culminates with the City’s traditional tree lighting ceremony in Mayors Square at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4. You won’t want to miss this community event as we light up our beautiful, live blue spruce!

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Looking forward to seeing you at the events!
Your friends at TAC

FINE ART FRIDAY
October 7th | 5p - 8p
And join us every first Friday* no matter what we call it :).

The name has changed until late spring, and the galleries are excited to take the first Friday of every month inside to the cozy.  Join us (!) tomorrow (!) to talk to the artists, enjoy a glass of wine and some snacks, and Troutdale's remarkable array of really great art in every medium imaginable.

Kathy, Matt, and Martin have shows this weekend), so kick off a great weekend of art and play here with Loree, Bernice, and Elisa. 

(Loree is having a drawing for a $100 gift certificate Friday night, and you can get an extra entry by clicking here.)

UPCOMING SHOWS...
(Make your plans and mark you calendar!)
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