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Gallery Without Walls

380 A Avenue, Suite A · Lake Oswego, OR

Why you should go…

Gallery Without Walls is Lake Oswego's public art program, an outdoor exhibition of sculpture placed along the streets and plazas of downtown. It combines a permanent collection with rotating cohorts of works loaned by artists for two years, totaling more than 80 pieces, and new sculptures are installed each year. The Arts Council of Lake Oswego, based on A Avenue, publishes a free walking-tour map and an interactive Google map and can arrange docent-led tours. The sculptures are viewable any time at no cost.

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  • #sculpture
  • #walking tour
  • #lake oswego
  • #downtown

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Gallery Without Walls, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    History Buff

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    Portland Aerial Tram

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  • Shopping
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    Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design

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    Shop a friendly Portland yarn and fiber arts store stocked for knitting, weaving, and felting.

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

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    Oregon Cheese Trail

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    Tualatin Valley

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