# Event Details - **Event Name**: October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: The Center for Contemporary Art & Culture at Pacific Northwest College of Art is excited to invite the public to the October 1TH!About this EventPlease join us at PNCA for exhibition openings, performances, and refreshments.Welcoming our neighbors from near and far, First Thursdays in the North Park Blocks are an opportunity to come together in celebration of art, joy and community. First Thursdays are a vital part of the cultural ecosystem of Portland. For decades, these monthly events have been a highlight of nightlife in the Pearl District and North Park Blocks, increasing cultural connection and retail activation downtown.Happenings + Exhibition details coming soon!Neighborhood Partners Include:Adams and OllmanAugen GalleryBlackfish GalleryThe BLACK GalleryBlue Sky, Oregon Center for the Photographic ArtsElizabeth Leach GalleryFroelick GalleryGallery 114J. Pepin Art GalleryLandddLaura Vincent Design & GalleryOregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust EducationPDX Contemporary ArtThe Schnitzer CollectionStelo ArtsWaterstone GalleryThe Writer’s Blockand more!View the to see a more expansive list of museums, galleries, emerging art spaces in the neighborhood! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/october-first-thursday-at-pnca-north-park-blocks/100001998498472730 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts, Entertainment, Parties, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Pacific Northwest College of Art - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Pacific Northwest College of Art - **lat**: 45.5272148 - **long**: -122.67790809999997 - **full address**: Pacific Northwest College of Art, 511 Northwest Broadway, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9a61415a59311ed7f93a9d28d818758fce45802ecca2d073ab36efe2bcc18af4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787803243 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks being held? - **A:** October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Pacific Northwest College of Art, 511 Northwest Broadway, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks? - **A:** October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks is organized by Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies at PNCA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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