The Central Eastside Arts District

THE CENTRAL EASTSIDE ARTS DISTRICT (CEAD) has long been home to many of Portland's most respected artists' studios. Now a hot destination with some of the city's finest established and up and coming galleries, performance venues, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs, CEAD hosts a First Fridays artwalk all year round from 6-9pm. Treat yourself to a taste of great art, music, dance and theater at the businesses in this area. Use this Spring/Summer map to explore and enjoy multidimensional happenings, engaging and challenging art, and the best music, food and drink venues Portland has to offer. Featuring a diverse array of cutting-edge and eclectic art spaces, CEAD is the future of contemporary art in Portland.

For more information about CEAD please contact Julia Gardner at gardner.julia@gmail.com.