Art Exhibitions

My World, My Art

Gresham City Council Chambers

1331 NW Eastman Pkwy

January 12, 2026 - March 6, 2026

Mon - Fri | 10 AM - 4 PM

Saturdays in February | 11 AM - 2 PM

Show Description:

Join us for the 2026 Student Exhibition! Experience the unique vision of East County high school students. "My World, My Art" is a reflection of their personal experiences, community, dreams, and observations of the world around them.

Participating Schools:

Adrienne C. Nelson H.S.

Center for Advanced Learning (CAL)

David Douglas H.S.

Gresham H.S.

Sam Barlow H.S.

Springwater Trail H.S.

Artists’ Opening Reception

Thursday, January 15th | 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Artist Pick Up Work & Sales

Saturday, March 7th | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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XanderTise_light painting - Cane Prevost

Salazar_William_Cammellia - Brandi Kruse

Scannell_Willow_FlamboyantFungi - Brandi Kruse

Taylor_Zoe_DespiteItAll - AURELIA TAYLOR_edited

Screenshot 2025-12-29 210652 - SABRINA DAVIS

SanluisLlerenas_Sheccid_Unititled - Alissa Tran

Mcllhatten_Beatrice_Botanical - Brandi Kruse

Rei_S_portrait of Brody R - Cane Prevost

Raupe Logan Frozen Fear - LOGAN RAUPE_edited

Raupe Logan Deep Desire - LOGAN RAUPE_edited

Gunn_Alaric_The Best Painting (Not Biased) - Brandi Kruse

Matheny_Jade_Shirakumo Besuko - Puppygirl

Marquez_Sabine_Cheez-it (1) - SABINE MARQUEZ DE JESUS

Lakershire_Allie_Coralreef - Alissa Tran

esler_sloane_nomoreunicorns - SLOANE ESLER

ElijahCulbertson_Reflections - Cane Prevost

Cullison_Logan_FlowersinTime - Alissa Tran

campbell_ariana_pondering_toad - ARIANA CAMPBELL

Thank you for your interest in purchasing a work of art from GALA. For information about the show or to initiate a purchase, please email us at curator@galaarts.org. If you have completed the Art Purchase Form, your responses will be reviewed by the GALA Curator to finalize the sale. Should you have any questions or require assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us at the same email.

Juried Show "Excellence in Art" Awards

The 2025 esteemed juror was Associate Professor John Hasegawa. An acclaimed ceramic artist, multi-media expert, and Associate Professor at Mt. Hood Community College. He had the important job of evaluating all the showcased talent, and curating the show.

Mayor’s Award – Craig Lauritzen | Latourell Light
Juror’s Award – Cindy Lenig Cossu | Abstract Whispers of Wisdom
Viewer’s Choice – Patti LeVan | Hawaiian Turtle
Honorable Mention – Natasha Rezvani | Ian at the Gordon House

Congratulations once more to all of our award winners and participating artists!