The First Thursday outdoor art gallery in Portland's Pearl District will host the Multnomah County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Art Show for the first time at the professional Caldera gallery. The exhibit features works from dozens of local neurodivergent artists, including those with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.
This event matters because it brings visibility and professional gallery space to neurodivergent artists, who are often underrepresented in the mainstream art world. By partnering with a respected venue like Caldera, the show affirms the artistic value of these creators and fosters greater community inclusion.