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Portland's Arts Fund Reaches $135M, Supports 28,700 Kids

12/22/2025

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The Arts Access Fund in Portland was established by Measure 26-146 in 2012.
Since inception, the fund has generated over $135 million.
The Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee (AOC) reports that 28,700 children have access to certified arts educators.
In 2025, the fund allocated $8.1 million to support arts educators' salaries in schools.
The AOC's 2025 report recommends indexing Arts Tax to inflation and improving data collection on grant impacts.

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Story summary

The Arts Access Fund in Portland was established by Measure 26-146 in 2012.
Since inception, the fund has generated over $135 million.
The Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee (AOC) reports that 28,700 children have access to certified arts educators.
In 2025, the fund allocated $8.1 million to support arts educators' salaries in schools.
The AOC's 2025 report recommends indexing Arts Tax to inflation and improving data collection on grant impacts.