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New artworks by Indigenous artists installed in Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Community members are invited to explore the installation by Grand Ronde Tribal Members Zoey Holsclaw and Nakoa Mercier through spring 2026.

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Portland Monuments Project announces fall series exploring memory, place, and public art

The City of Portland's Office of Arts & Culture is excited to announce a new slate of fall 2025 events developed by and with Portland Monuments Project partners.

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Recap: Arts & Culture granted $5.6M+ to Portland’s creative ecosystem in 2024-25

This article looks back at Arts & Culture’s grantmaking efforts in fiscal year 2024-25, which ended on June 30, 2025.

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Construction on the Thompson Elk Fountain is underway

We’re excited to share that the Portland Water Bureau started construction on the Thompson Elk Fountain began on July 7, 2025!

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What we heard at the Portland Monuments Symposium

Sharing what the Office of Arts & Culture team heard from 100+ attendees at the Portland Monuments Symposium in October 2024.

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Jess Perlitz on OPB's Think Out Loud

OPB interviews Jess Perlitz to discuss the recently presented report by the Portland Monuments and Engagement Committee.

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City embraces community-driven recommendations, receives grant to advance Portland Monuments Project

A significant investment by the Mellon Foundation enables the City of Portland to move forward with recommendations on an inclusive community engagement process and determine the future of Portland’s monuments.

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Report: Public Engagement with Portland's Monuments and Memorials

The report from a committee convened by Lewis & Clark College includes recommendations for how the City should evaluate current and future monuments.

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Portland Monuments Project moves forward with support from the Mellon Foundation

The $350,000 grant award is part of the Mellon Foundation's $250 million initiative to foster a more complete telling of who we are as a nation.

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City launches Portland Monuments Project

A thorough and inclusive process will help Portland City Council determine the future of monuments in the City.  

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What’s next for monuments and memorials

Portland City Council has allocated $50,000 for a community-based process moving forward.

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