Information

Blue Sky, the Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts

Admission is free.

122 NW 8th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
USA

503-225-0210 telephone
503-225-2990 fax
bluesky@blueskygallery.org

Regular Hours

Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 5:00 pm
First Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Blue Sky is typically closed during the day Monday through Thursday prior to every First Thursday opening.

During inclement weather, Blue Sky may be closed.

2010 Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, Noon to 3:00 pm
Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Group Visits

For groups of 12 of more, please contact Blue Sky in advance with the date and time you plan to visit.

Getting Here

Located in the historic DeSoto Building on the North Park Blocks between Couch and Davis Streets in Portland's Pearl District, Blue Sky is easily accessible from all over the city.



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By Public Transit

Blue Sky is conveniently located near several bus lines, MAX Light Rail, and the Portland Streetcar. Visit www.trimet.org for routes and schedules.

By Car

From I-5 North

Merge onto I-405 N via Exit 299B on the left toward US-26W/Beaverton/City Center. Take Exit 2B toward Everett St. This puts you on NW 14th Avenue. At the first intersection, turn right onto NW Everett Street. Turn right onto NW 8th Ave. Blue Sky is on your left.

From I-5 South

Take Exit 302A toward City Center. This puts you on N Broadway. N Broadway becomes Broadway Bridge. Broadway Bridge becomes NW Broadway. Turn right onto NW Davis Street, then left onto NW 8th. Blue Sky is on your left.

From downtown Portland (heading West on Burnside Street)

Drive West on W Burnside Street toward SW Broadway. Turn right onto NW Broadway. Turn left onto NW Davis Street, then left onto NW 8th. Blue Sky is on your left.

From downtown Portland (heading East on Burnside Street)

Drive East on W Burnside Street toward NW 14th Avenue. Turn left onto NW 14th Avenue. Turn right onto NW Davis Street, then right on NW 8th. Blue Sky is on your left.

Parking

Metered street parking surrounds the DeSoto Building, and several parking lots nearby offer hourly rates. Lots near Blue Sky include: NW Broadway and Couch, NW 5th and Davis, NW 4th and Everett, NW 11th and Burnside (in Powell's Books), SW Broadway and Pine, and the 1300 spots in the Brewery Blocks, with entry on NW 12th between Couch and Davis.