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Recommendations will advance planning for a new Broadway-capable venue as part of the proposed Performing Arts + Culture Center at Portland State University and initiate planning for the future of the Keller Auditorium.
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The City of Portland is interested in securing a new single operator that will assume venue management and operating responsibilities for all five theaters. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals by 3:00 p.m. PDT on October 14, 2026.
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Multiple art installations and activations have emerged in plazas around Portland. This collaborative pilot program seeks to create partnerships with artists and bring art into these spaces, while highlighting neighborhood identities and creating opportunities for engagement and activity.
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The public is invited to a community conversation about the City of Portland’s Abraham Lincoln sculpture on Tuesday, September 8, at 6 p.m. at the Portland Art Museum.
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City Hall is hosting one of 30 crow sculptures on Portland’s new Wildwood Art Trail—an easy stop for staff and a fun destination for visitors. Meet the crow, snap a photo, and explore the trail with the app and the map!
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The City of Portland's Office of Arts & Culture has published new grant guidelines for its next cycle of Operating Support Grants. Eligible nonprofit arts organizations are invited to apply.
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In early 2027, the City of Portland will complete the reinstallation of the Abraham Lincoln monument at its original site on a seismically upgraded base that is lower to the ground, feature new contextual elements including historical narrative text with QR codes and interpretive panels.
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Recommendations mark a major milestone as City continues evaluating long-term strategy for Portland’s performing arts venues.
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Arts and culture help make Portland more vibrant, connected and creative. Through taxpayer-funded investments, the Office of Arts & Culture works to ensure that Portlanders can experience a wide variety of performances, exhibitions, arts education experiences and cultural events throughout the city.
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A new report provides insights into the financial and operational health of nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Portland, revealing that Portland’s arts sector remains resilient despite challenges.
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Portlanders can participate in the arts throughout the summer! Find opportunities to engage with the arts throughout our city with activities for your whole family.
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Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture has partnered with the Portland Bureau of Transportation Street Plaza Program, Portland Art Museum and City Repair Project to revive a plaza on SW Madison Street in the South Park Blocks in front of the Portland Art Museum and we need your help!
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The Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, invites artists to respond to an open call for summer public art projects for Portland Street Plazas.
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Portland City Council approved a one-time allocation of Arts Tax funds to provide additional support for local arts organizations yesterday.
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Recent media reports have incorrectly suggested that $9 million in Arts Tax funds are sitting unused. The Arts Tax, which supports schools and arts organizations, is actively managed, with a balance that fluctuates as revenues are collected and disbursed throughout the year.
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2026 Arts Access Fund Audit Report and City Response
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What’s the impact of the Arts Access Fund, and why is it worth celebrating? That’s what we’ll explore in this article, and we hope you’ll consider joining in on the festivities planned to highlight student artists.
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The Arts Access Fund has raised more than $147 million since Portland voters approved the $35-per-year flat tax in 2012. It has provided more than $85 million to Portland school districts, reaching nearly 28,000 children per year as well as providing grants to local arts organizations.
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Individuals and groups within the performing arts venue landscape are invited to express their interest through the extended deadline of March 16, 2026.
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Rosa Parks Way got a new look recently. Meet the legendary Portland artist who designed the street toppers. With vivid colors and striking images, Arvie Smith challenges us to look beyond the surface and see the strength, resistance, and resilience of the oppressed.
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