Blue Sky is a brand that aims to inspire and build a community between contemporary photographic artists and audiences. They achieve this through their exhibitions, publications, and dialogue. The brand believes in the power of photography to show the world through someone else's eyes and embraces the responsibility that comes with it.

Blue Sky strives to be a welcoming gathering place where people can connect with each other to advance a more vibrant, just, and equal world. Blue Sky's history dates back to 1975 when it was founded as the Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts by a group of five young photographers. Since then, it has become an important venue for local photography and expanded to include national and international artists.

Blue Sky is known for exhibiting emerging and established artists that showcase the finest in photographic vision and innovation. Located in Portland's historic DeSoto Building, Blue Sky presents 20-25 exhibitions annually, maintains a public research library, and offers artist talks and programs - all free to the public. The brand's core values include excellence in artistic practice, integrity, respect for the history of photography, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Blue Sky is committed to advancing a more just and equal world, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and histories. They examine all their policies through an equity lens and continually strive to maximize inclusion. Join Blue Sky as a member today or sponsor one of their exhibitions to support their mission.

The brand is generously supported by its many members and donors. Currently, Blue Sky is hosting various exhibitions featuring artists such as Erik Östensson, Rebecca Marimutu, Safi Alia Shabaik, Rimaldas Vikšraitis, Mishka Henner & Vaseem Bhatti, Robin Friend, and many more. Follow them on Instagram for exhibition previews and special behind-the-scenes shots.

Blue Sky is located at 122 NW 8th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, and is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12-5 PM. Get involved by volunteering, joining the exhibition committee, partnering with them, or utilizing their resources such as the library and artist resources