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The Office of Arts & Culture puts arts at the center of public life for all Portlanders by supporting a diverse array of creative expressions. Working with City bureaus, Council offices, and community partners, Arts & Culture champions Portland's vibrant arts and culture ecosystem.
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We're hiring: Public Art Administrator

The Office of Arts & Culture seeks a visionary Public Art Administrator to guide the evolution and refinement of Portland’s public art programs.

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Join us in celebrating the impact of the Arts Access Fund in Portland schools

What’s the impact of the Arts Access Fund, and why is it worth celebrating? That’s what we’ll dig into in this article, and we hope you’ll consider joining in on the festivities planned for the coming months.

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$1.2M in arts funding awarded as part of Arts & Culture’s Small Grants Program

In collaboration with its grantmaking partners at the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture recently awarded $1.2 million in arts funding to 275 Portland-based artists and arts and culture organizations.

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$1.2M awarded to Portland artists and arts groups

📬 Mailbox watch: Arts Access Fund flyers are headed your way!

Arts & Culture invites you to get involved, exercise your creativity, and make a unique piece of art—then share it with us!

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