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Portland's $35 arts tax: payment due April 15th, marking a decade of support
This year marks a decade of the Arts Education and Access Fund, or "arts tax," which has raised more than $124 million since Portlanders said yes to the $35-per-year income tax - and yes to funding arts education for every public elementary school child in Portland.
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Share input on greater Portland's regional arts and culture plan
How should greater Portland support arts and culture over the next 10 years? The City of Portland has been collaborating with other government agencies in the tri-county region to develop new goals and strategies, reflected in a draft plan.
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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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How to pay your 2022 Portland arts tax
The Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $112 million to support arts and culture in Portland since 2012. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year. The fee is due April 18, 2023 and can be paid online.
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Regional Cultural Plan seeks your voice
Residents across Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties have an opportunity this spring to help set the vision for the next generation of arts and culture in our communities. Attend a virtual discussion, host a community conversation or take a survey about culture and creativity April 30.
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City Arts Program releases 2021-22 report
The following report from the City Arts Program was approved by Council on December 15, 2022.
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Cultural Planning Committees and Consultants
Meet the community members and consultants who are leading a comprehensive cultural planning process for the Portland metro region.
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Our Creative Future: Co-creating an arts and cultural plan for all
Over the next year, Portlanders will be invited to shape the future of arts and culture in our region.
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City Council to vote on amendment to Arts Education and Access Income Tax code
An administrative change to Portland’s Arts Education and Access Fund would direct the City Arts Program to manage arts education coordination for Portland’s six school districts, improve oversight of voter investments and strengthen collaboration between school districts and among arts teachers.
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Portland Creative Laureate Joaquin Lopez presents storytelling event at Multnomah Arts Center on September 10 & 11
"Pentimento" will feature the life and times of community leader Linda Jaramillo in her own words. Audiences will listen to the formative experiences that shaped her resilience, Latina identity, and self-determination, the qualities that distinguish her as a community leader today in Portland.
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RACC launches economic impact study
"Arts & Economic Prosperity 6" will document in unprecedented scope and detail the economic power of arts and culture in Portland and throughout the metro region.
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As 2022 deadline approaches, Portland arts tax celebrates a decade – and $100 million – of investment
A decade after being approved by voters, the Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $100 million to support arts and culture in Portland. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year.
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How to pay your 2021 Portland arts tax
The Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $100 million to support arts and culture in Portland since 2012. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year. The fee is due April 18 this year and can be paid online.
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