Reimagining Downtown Performing Arts

Project

The City and its partners are exploring the opportunities and challenges to the future of the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, including Keller Auditorium, and other large-scale performing arts venues in Downtown. This work will ensure premier productions can continue long into Portland’s future.

Contact

Chariti Montez

Director, Office of Arts & Culture

Chariti.L.Montez@portlandoregon.gov

503-865-6404

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News

City of Portland selects 11 members for the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts Steering Committee

The group's work will culminate with recommending next steps for the project to the Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development in June 2026.

November 14, 2025 10:00 am News article

Apply by October 6: Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts Steering Committee

The City of Portland is seeking representatives from the community to serve on a steering committee that will make recommendations about the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts project's direction and next steps.

Updated September 29, 2025 8:00 am News article