The Midland Gallery at Midland Library and Collins Gallery at Central Library host educational and artistic exhibitions. Admission is free.
Collins Gallery
Picturing the Northwest: Photographs and Illustrations from the John Wilson Special Collections
Dec. 6, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2026
Multnomah County Library's special collections hold a treasure trove of images that reflect the people, places and history of our region. This showcase features three centuries of Northwestern perspectives, from a sweeping photo of Portland taken in 1867 to insightful prints created by Indigenous artists in 2014.
About Collins Gallery
The Collins Gallery is used for exhibits created by library personnel or by community members in cooperation with library personnel. Use of space by a community organization does not constitute an endorsement of the organization's beliefs by the library.
Currently we are not accepting applications for the Collins Gallery.
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
503.988.5123
Midland Gallery
About Midland Gallery
The Midland Gallery is used for exhibits created by library personnel or by community members in cooperation with library personnel. Use of space by a community organization does not constitute an endorsement of the organization's beliefs by the library.
Currently we are not accepting applications for the Midland Gallery.
Midland Library
805 SE 122nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97233