Making Multnomah Arts Center More Accessible

April 9, 2025 4:47 pm News article

Call for Proposals: Multnomah Arts Center Lease Opportunity

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) invites interest from licensed nonprofit or arts organizations to lease space at Multnomah Arts Center.

Updated August 24, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Call for Proposals: Space Use Grants Available for Musicians

Individual musicians, groups, organizations and clubs are encouraged to apply for free or discounted use of Portland Parks & Recreation’s venerable Community Music Center (CMC) for rehearsal, practice and/or performance.

March 15, 2023 3:11 pm Public notice

New Director Park art exhibit illuminates efforts to support local artists and activate downtown plaza

The Director Park kiosk art exhibit is now on display through April 29, 2022. It features local artist Mike Bennett’s “A to Zoo” and "A, B, Sea" exhibits, surrounded in a weather-changing lighting environment.

January 31, 2022 1:26 pm News article

What’s next for monuments and memorials

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

December 16, 2021 11:14 am News article

PP&R’s Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) proposed as a center for Black arts and culture

Feasibility Study for community-led vision moving forward thanks to Parks Local Option Levy.

October 18, 2021 12:00 pm News article

Joint Council Statement on York Sculpture

July 30, 2021 2:30 pm News article

Commissioner Rubio and City Arts Program Select New Creative Laureates

Leila Haile and Joaquin Lopez will begin serving on July 1st after Subashini Ganesan completes three and a half years in the role.

June 23, 2021 3:36 pm Press release

Seeking Our Next Creative Laureate

The City of Portland is seeking candidates to serve as our next Creative Laureate.

April 2, 2021 10:01 am News article