Arts

Source: PDF pp. 895-896 ↗ · raw: 895 · 896

Breadcrumb: Service Area Summaries > Public Works > Portland Parks & Recreation > Arts

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Public Works > Portland Parks & Recreation > Arts Arts Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $950,116 $1,148,535 $1,129,893 $1,204,441 General Fund $954,991 $1,142,724 $1,082,753 $1,146,566 Portland Parks ($4,874) $5,811 $47,140 $57,875 Memorial Fund Internal Revenues $1,920,831 $2,473,817 $2,333,622 $2,343,014 General Fund $1,920,831 $2,473,817 $2,262,243 $2,281,030 Portland Parks $0 $0 $71,379 $61,984 Memorial Fund Grand Total $2,870,947 $3,622,352 $3,463,515 $3,547,455 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Capital Outlay $16,572 $0 $0 $0 External Materials and $376,564 $481,334 $803,334 $572,970 Services Internal Materials and ($29,984) $109,944 $141,025 $84,660 Services Personnel $2,317,268 $2,596,037 $2,519,858 $2,889,825 Grand Total $2,680,421 $3,187,315 $3,464,217 $3,547,455 Program Description and Goals The goal of Portland Parks & Recreation's (PP&R) Arts program is to provide inclusive, accessible and equity-centered arts education and arts programs to all Portlanders. The Arts program also provides affordable creative space for community use. Introductory and intermediate art classes are provided at Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) and Community Music Center (CMC), 895

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget PP&R's two specialized arts centers. The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) houses the IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program. Additional classes and events are provided in partnership with nonprofits located in underserved areas including Rosewood Initiative, Y.O.U.TH, Stephens Creek Crossing/Home Forward, Midland Library, Pacific Refugee Support Group. The Arts program offers a wide range of group classes, private lessons, free activities, performances and special events across diverse art forms including music, dance, theater, visual arts, crafts, and creative writing. From toddlers to older adults, the Arts program serves all ages. MAC, CMC, and IFCC also provide performance, rehearsal, and office space for community organizations and artists through hourly rentals, leasing, grants and residencies. The Arts program collaborates with other PP&R departments (Free Lunch & Play, Summer Free For All, Lifelong Recreation, Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation) to deliver inclusive and free/low-cost arts programs beyond its three arts centers. Arts Program Outcomes: PP&R is committed to reducing cost as a barrier to access. For fee-based activities, PP&R has an Access Discount (up to 90%) for Portlanders with financial need. The Arts program also offers many free arts activities, performances and events. PP&R will include measures in its regular community survey work to track progress over time and any disparities in results. Arts Program Actions: Key Arts program actions include the following: • Remove financial barriers for low-income households interested in accessing PP&R recreation programs. Performance for this action is tracked as the total amount of financial assistance provided, percentage of participants accessing financial assistance, and total number of people receiving financial assistance. • Provide a variety of public recreation opportunities, as tracked by total attendance. • Offer arts and cultural programs to support creativity, self-expression, and community-building. • Provide cultural events in PP&R facilities, parks and at community partner sites. Services Arts education; community space; performances; exhibitions; special events Equity Impacts The goal of PP&R's Arts program is to provide inclusive, accessible, and equity-centered arts education and programs for all Portlanders. A 2024 community survey found that 23% of respondents, particularly people of color and residents of East Portland, reported cost as a barrier. To address cost barriers, PP&R provides fee discounts through the Access Discount and has shifted from a fee-based, registered class model in centers to a “Hub & Spoke” model. This new model increases equitable access by offering free or low-cost arts activities and events at partner sites, in parks, as well as in PP&R art centers. Partnerships with community- based organizations also help improve access to culturally responsive programming and broader participation, particularly in underserved areas. For example, the Arts program has worked with the Friends of IFCC to develop a culturally-specific IFCC Artist Grant & Residency program. This partnership also supported a re-visioning and feasibility study for the redevelopment of IFCC as an expanded Center for Black Arts and Culture. Changes to Program There were no substantial changes to this program in FY 2025-26. 896

Parent: Portland Parks & Recreation · PDF: pp. 895-896 ↗