The Maker’s Table: Big Table Farm

The Maker’s Table welcomes guests into the Museum after hours for thoughtfully designed gatherings that pair wine, art, and dialogue.

The Maker’s Table | A Winemaker Dinner Series at the Portland Art Museum.

Art, Wine, and Conversation

Portland Art Museum Venues invites you to The Maker’s Table - an intimate evening series bringing together Oregon winemakers and visual artists for a one-of-a-kind experience of wine, art and conversation.

Held after hours in the Museum’s stunning new Rothko Pavillion, each evening explores the creative process behind both disciplines. Guests are invited not to simply taste and observe, but to engage; discovering how inspiration takes shape, how tension fuels beauty, and how artistry evolves over time.

This season of our Maker’s Table Series will include five unforgettable events - each featuring a different visual artist represented by the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery paired with an Oregon winery.

Guests may choose two experiences: the Walk-Around Tasting Experience or the Seated Maker's Table Dinner (Tasting + Dinner).

Featured Winery: Big Table Farm
Founded in 2006 after a move from Napa Valley to Oregon, Big Table Farm is the vision of winemaker Brian Marcy and artist Clare Carver. What began with just 150 cases has grown into a deeply personal and creative enterprise rooted in the Willamette Valley.

Their work is guided by a shared philosophy of intention and care, with the farm evolving into a regenerative landscape that balances soil, water, animals, and vines. At its heart, Big Table Farm reflects a commitment to hospitality, creativity, and the idea of a generous table - where wine, food, and art come together in meaningful ways.

Explore the full Maker’s Table series and all five events here.

The Maker’s Table Season Lineup

May 21, 2026 | Alexana Winery - Winemaker Tresider Burns + Visual Artist Hazel Schlesinger

June 18, 2026 | Big Table Farm - Winemaker Brian Marcy & Clare Carver + Visual Artist Clare Carver

July 16, 2026 | Antica Terra - Winemaker Maggie Harrison

August 20, 2026 | Cristom Vineyards - Winemaker Daniel Estrin

September 17, 2026 | Soter Vineyards - Winemaker Tony Soter

*Participating Visual Artists to be announced in the coming months, in partnership with Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery.

Seating is limited for each event. We encourage early booking.

Proceeds from The Maker’s Table series help the mission of the Portland Art Museum.