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With its ever-expanding list of galleries, public artworks and venues, Portland's arts scene has landed the city on AmericanStyle magazine's list of the country's "Top 25 Arts Destinations" every year for nearly a decade.

A.	Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon	Starting in the Cultural District, explore the Portland Art Museum, considered one of the nation's finest. Native American and Asian artworks share space with Monet, Renoir and Picasso masterpieces, as well as art of various northwest artists.
B.	Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon	A neighbor to the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Historical Society features Northwest Indian artifacts and historic photographs and objects that tell the Oregon story through art.
C.	Portland Center for the Performing Arts SW Broadway and Main streets Portland, Oregon	Four theatre spaces make up the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, home to several arts groups.
D.	Lawrence Gallery 903 NW Davis St Portland, Oregon	Catch the Portland Streetcar (free!) on Southwest 10th Ave to explore the Pearl District. This neighborhood is home to more than 20 galleries, including the Lawrence Gallery, with its beautiful sculpture garden and mix of local and nationally recognized arts.
E.	Bullseye Connection Gallery 300 NW 13th Ave Portland, Oregon	Located in the Pearl District, Bullseye Glass offers art glass exhibits and classes.
F.	Portland Center Stage 128 NW 11th Ave Portland, Oregon	The Gerding Theater in the recently renovated Armory Building showcases sustainable restoration and is home to Portland Center Stage.
G.	Museum of Contemporary Craft 724 NW Davis Street Portland, Oregon	The next stop is the Museum of Contemporary Craft. Founded in 1937 and built with donated materials by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the museum houses a collection of more than 1,000 craft objects including works in ceramic, glass, metal, fiber and wood.
H.	Portland Classical Chinese Garden NW 3rd Ave & NW Everett St Portland, Oregon	Transport yourself to ancient China at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden in Portland's Old Town.