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Arts & Culture Empowerment Program

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The Arts & Culture Empowerment Program assists arts and cultural organizations through the permitting process. The program aims to help preserve the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of our clients.

How we will support you

  • Answer questions about the permitting processes
  • Assist with navigating the permitting process
  • Provide tools to help you research your potential site before you sign a lease or contract
  • Help you find solutions and solve problems for projects in process
  • Keep you updated on the progress of your project

Fill out the intake form to apply now

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We will review your request and contact you within 2 business days. 

Why Arts & Culture

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Arts and culture are the expression of community and make Portland a vibrant city.

We define culture as the customary beliefs, social forms, expression and material traits of communities, religious, or social groups. It is all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation. 

 

 

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