Purpose and responsibilities
The Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee is charged with reviewing the expenditures, progress, and outcomes of the Arts Access Fund and reporting their findings annually to City Council.
The Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee will interact with the Office of Arts & Culture, the City of Portland's Revenue Division, the Portland area public school districts, and others as needed to fulfill its work. The oversight committee will receive information and be a checkpoint for the implementation of the Arts Education and Access Fund Income Tax ("the Arts Tax") and to review, comment, and advise the above mentioned organizations.
The Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee will provide an Annual Report and other reports as may be deemed necessary to City Council.
Annual reports
Since 2013, the Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee has reported its findings annually to Portland City Council.
Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee annual reports
Contact the committee
To contact the Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee chair please email aeafpdx@gmail.com.
Committee members
Members appointed by Portland City Council (as of 12/4/2024) include:
| Current members | Term end date |
|---|---|
| Jenn Falco (chair) | December 2027 |
| Hana Layson (interim vice chair) | December 2028 |
| Ilima Considine | December 2027 |
| Leah Faure | December 2028 |
| Melanie Hernandez | December 2027 |
| Jessica Lagunas | December 2028 |
| Frank Medrano | December 2027 |
| Andre Middleton | December 2028 |
| Matt Donahue | December 2028 |
| Ellen Thomas | December 2028 |