Purpose
Established in 1979, Blackfish Gallery is owned and operated by artists who represent a rich cross-section of the Oregon art community. One of our artists is always present during business hours, giving gallery visitors a rare opportunity to discuss current offerings with the individuals who create them. Visitors new to the city will find the gallery conveniently situated in the Pearl District: the cultural, culinary, and retail heart of Portland.
Background
Blackfish Gallery has been fully owned and operated by working artists since its founding in 1978. It is the oldest artist-owned and operated gallery in Portland, Oregon, and one of the most enduring and successful cooperative galleries in the United States.
In 2024, its 45th year of operation, Blackfish was honored with a proclamation from the City of Portland, which noted its vital contributions to Portland’s arts ecosystem, and its role in nurturing many of the Northwest’s most celebrated artists.
Artists
Over 200 prominent Oregon and Washington artists have been represented by Blackfish over the years. Our current artist roster includes emerging, mid- and late-career artists, and four of Blackfish’s founding artist-owners. The work of Blackfish artists is held in the permanent collections of the following institutions, as well as in countless corporate and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia and Great Britain.
Contact Information
Please visit their website for more information: https://www.blackfish.com/about
Donations
Donations may be made through Cascade Pacific by visiting our Donation page https://cascadepacific.org/donate-today/.