The First Thursday art walk has long been a Portland tradition. Local art enthusiasts take to the streets taking in the new exhibits along with refreshments provided by the galleries. Generator Group is the newest sponsor of local artists providing a space for established and emerging artists alike. If you're new to First Thursday here are some of our favorite resources to get you started.

The Portland Art Dealers Association, PADA, includes the city's foremost art galleries including Laura Russo, Augen, Mark Woolley and Elizabeth Leach. Information about each galleries exhibit, First Thursday hours and a detailed map of association galleries are listed.

A guide to First Thursday Portland, previewing art exhibitions and listing contacts for each gallery.

Basic information is provided regarding galleries and exhibitions in The Pearl. Costs, Hours, Parking and a map are included.

The site to find out what's happening in the Portland art scene, portlandart.net is updated regularly with content from local art experts. It includes categories such as calls for artists, interviews, news, openings, photoblogs and reviews.

The combined Downtown / Northwest / Pearl Districts Gallery map provides key information for Portland First Thursday gallery walkers. Galleries are clearly labeled on the map and in the index. Parking, mass transit, and key landmarks are shown. If your time is limited, you can see at a glance what blocks have the greatest density of galleries. A free PDF version of this comprehensive list of participating First Thursday galleries is available for download.