Nestucca Valley Artisans was born from a simple wish to form a support group for South Tillamook County artists and craftspeople.
The group’s first art festival was in March of 1994. This event coincided with Spring Break and the first weekend of whale watching on the coast.
Nestucca Valley Artisans gives back annually to the community through art scholarships for graduating seniors at Nestucca High School and donations to the local library.
In 2024, after 31-years of connecting local artists with each other and the community, Nestucca Valley Artisans became a non-profit.
Founded in 1993,
Nestucca
Nestucca (pronounced neh-STUH-ca) is the name of the river that flows through Pacific City to the Pacific Ocean. Named after the Stagaush people who lived here prior to the arrival of settlers.
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Valley
From Neskowin to the south and Sandlake to the north, this area was the original boundary for Nestucca Valley Artisans. Membership eligibility has since grown to encompass all of Tillamook and Lincoln County.
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Artisans
Our members are the lifeblood of the organization. Meetings are informal and everyone has an opportunity to speak. We gather to socialize, learn, and sell our artwork.