June 13, 2024
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Portland City Council adopts "Our Creative Future"
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The Portland metro region has a new cultural plan to guide arts policy and funding decisions over the next 10 years.
"Our Creative Future," which was adopted by Portland City Council on May 22, provides a framework for local government agencies—including Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties—to advance culture, creativity and the arts in their communities. The plan articulates a new vision, and establishes five new goals, for arts and culture:
We envision a tri-county region where all of us have access to relevant and dynamic arts, culture and creative experiences as an essential part of our lives.
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Build towards an inclusive arts and cultural community that reflects, serves, and welcomes all.
- Forge purposeful connection and coordination within the arts and cultural community.
- Empower the arts and cultural community with sufficient, sustainable funding and other resources.
- Drive economic growth through the arts and cultural community.
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Utilize the arts and cultural community as a vital partner in the health and development of every community.
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The full plan is available online at ourcreativefuture.org, along with additional information about the planning process and and related research—including an arts demand study and a statistically valid public opinion survey. The executive summary is available in ten languages.
Over the next year, the City's new Office of Arts & Culture will develop a Portland Action Plan, detailing the specific strategies that the City of Portland will implement in pursuit of the overall vision. The Office will also launch a website so that Portlanders can monitor progress and provide additional input.
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A triptych featuring three monuments and memorials in Portland. (Left) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Heritage Marker on NE MLK and Gateway, (Center) "Policing Justice" time-based exhibit at the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, (Right) Beverly Cleary’s Ramona Quimby statue in Grant Park.
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An update on the Portland Monuments Project
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The Portland Monuments Project—reflecting the intricate journey of our nation’s history—has reached significant milestones in 2024. Here’s what’s new:
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The Elk returns: The iconic Thompson Elk Fountain will return to SW Main Street, breaking ground in October.
- Retirement: The Promised Land and Harvey Scott monuments will retire in August.
- Presidential repairs: Monuments of Presidents Lincoln, Washington, and Roosevelt are undergoing repairs.
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New addition: The York Bust monument is joining the collection.
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Explore the Portland Monuments Project website to learn more.
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Join us in celebrating the arts this summer and be a part of Portland’s creative community! Immerse yourself in Portland's vibrant arts scene with an exciting lineup of events and activations, including:
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And, returning in 2024: Summer Free For All! Portland Parks & Recreation invites you to more than 50 events for people of all ages, including multicultural festivals, free outdoor movies, concerts, and more fun across the city, including:
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Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play Kickoff Celebration: Thursday, June 27, at McCoy Park from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
- East Portland Summer Arts Festival: July 6-7 at Ventura Park with headliners Allen Stone and Sheila E. from 6-8:30 pm each day. Enjoy multicultural music and dance performances, free drop-in music activities, arts and crafts, and more.
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Free Open Play Swim Sessions at PP&R Pools: Outdoor pools open from June 20 through August 23. Creston, Grant, Montavilla, Pier, Peninsula and Sellwood Pools remain open through September 6 with a modified schedule. Each pool hosts a weekly free swim session.
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“Summer Free For All is back, Portland!” said Commissioner Dan Ryan. “Thanks to Portland Parks & Recreation, our city is buzzing with free activities for everyone—from free movies and concerts featuring icons like Sheila E to nourishing meals for kids with Free Lunch + Play, this series is free, inclusive, and family friendly. Here’s to a summer of parks, arts, and entertainment for all ages.”
Visit Summer Free For All for schedules and information in multiple languages.
| Keller's next act: share what matters most to you through July 7
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As the City plans for the future of Portland's performing arts, several exciting possibilities are taking shape, including renovating Keller Auditorium and building a new venue in a different location.
Through July 7, you are invited to share what matters most to you about the future of performing arts in Portland: visit Portland.gov/Keller.
Keller Auditorium has attracted crowds since opening in 1917. Like most older civic buildings, it was not built to withstand a major earthquake. The theater’s most recent major renovation was in the late 1960s, before modern seismic codes. The Keller is also in need of other major upgrades, including accessibility improvements and other modern amenities—from ventilation systems to lights and sound, from bathrooms to dressing rooms, the Keller is overdue for modernization.
At a May 29 Portland City Council meeting, three independent project teams formally presented their concepts for a Keller Auditorium renovation, a new facility at Lloyd Center and a new facility at Portland State University.
Each option would require significant time, investment, collaboration and tradeoffs, and City leaders will consider a variety of factors before making any decisions, including site compatibility, cost, constructability, economic impacts, partnership opportunities, stakeholder feedback and community input.
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City leaders and school district superintendents discuss arts education
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The Office of Arts & Culture, Commissioner Dan Ryan, and leaders from the six school districts served by the Arts Education and Access Fund gathered for the annual superintendents' meeting in May. School leaders discussed ways to think regionally to support a high-quality arts education for all students in Portland, including uplifting the importance of arts education in our community.
A common theme across discussions was the need to elevate student voices. Participants also explored a student exhibit in the Portland Building, shown below, which included audio clips of students explaining the importance of arts education. Click here to hear from Sabrina, a sculpture student at Cleveland High School.
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The Oregon Community Foundation has announced details of its Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program, providing funding to rebuild and strengthen the sector through support for general operations, capacity-building, small capital projects, and new or expanding programs or projects. Applications open June 24, with rolling deadlines through December 10, 2024.
In July, the Office of Arts & Culture will announce a new series of small grant opportunities for artists and arts organizations as we forge new partnerships with the Friends of IFCC, MusicOregon, and the Regional Arts & Culture Council. Stay tuned for more information in our July newsletter.
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We're the Office of Arts & Culture. Meet the team here, and let us know how we can support you! cityartsprogram@portlandoregon.gov
Please share this newsletter with others who may be interested in learning more about how we are working to cultivate culture, creativity and the arts in Portland. Thank you!
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