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The Office of Arts & Culture celebrates and supports Portland’s creative economy, expanding opportunities for Portlanders to participate in creative experiences of all kinds. Our mission is to put arts at the center of public life in Portland.
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Street Books and Portland City Archives collaborate to publish oral history

“Keeping the Flame of Love & Creativity Alive: A Collection of Oral Histories” is out now!

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Metro and City of Portland Announce Next Steps in Portland’5 Management Transition

Metro has announced its intention to withdraw from Portland’5 Centers for the Arts management, which will return to the City of Portland as of July 1, 2027.

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Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee releases 2025 report

The report covers findings and recommendations related to the Arts Access Fund, as well as financial, arts education, and grant reporting for 2025.

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$8.1M headed to Portland schools from the Arts Access Fund in 2025-26

The Arts Access Fund, powered by the Arts Tax, will disburse $8.1 million to Portland’s six school districts and charter schools for the 2025-26 school year.

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