Discover the Art in Your Community!

GALA Mission
GALA is dedicated to fostering a vibrant collaborative art community by promoting accessible exhibits, events, educational opportunities, and culturally rich artistic diversity.

About Gresham Area League for the Arts

Connecting Artists & Community: GALA fosters thriving visual arts opportunities in Gresham and surrounding areas.
Art Shows & Events: GALA invites the community to explore creativity through submitting work, attending exhibitions and Art Talks.
Educational Opportunities: GALA cultivates art appreciation through education and connecting with other partner organizations.
Advocacy for the Arts: GALA works to ensure the arts remain a vital and relevant part of our community.
Community Engagement: GALA welcomes involvement to be part of a vibrant network of artists, art enthusiasts, and community leaders.

Nightingale Memorial Fountain | Photograph by Randall Ricklefs

Thank you to our donors who provide funding and space

2025 Oregon Community Foundation, Fred W. Fields Fund

The City of Gresham (gallery space)

Senior Center, Multnomah County Building (pop-up displays)

BLICK Art Materials

Fred Meyer Community Rewards

The Fred Meyer Rewards Card can now be linked to Gresham Area League for the Arts and every time you shop, Fred Meyer will donate to GALA! Please visit Fred Meyer Community Rewards and use our organization number WL907 to link your card to GALA.