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Multnomah Arts Center

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Acres
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Multnomah Arts Center on Portland.gov

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Multnomah Arts Center provides high-quality instruction and participation in the visual, performing, and literary arts to all interested persons.

The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) provides excellent arts education in the visual, performing and literary arts at an affordable cost to students of all ages. We offer programs in music, dance, theatre, literary arts, drawing, painting, photography, woodshop, metal arts, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and more. Along with our vibrant arts education program, MAC hosts theatre, music & dance performances, gallery exhibitions, and other special events.

The Multnomah Arts Center Association (MACA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which supports the vibrancy and health of the MAC. MACA's mission is to advocate for equity and access to arts education.

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City label
Community and arts center
Year acquired
1980
Official acres
5.924
City section
SW
Neighborhood
Multnomah
Location

7688 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219

Directions
Hours

Monday through Thursday: 9am to 9:30pmFriday through Saturday: 9am to 5pmSunday: Closed Building Closures:New Years Day (January 1)MLK Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January)Presidents Day (3rd Monday in February)Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)Juneteenth (June 19)Independence Day (July 4)Labor Day (First Monday in September)Veterans Day (November 11)Thanksgiving (Last Thursday in November)Christmas (December 25)

Amenities and activities
Wireless internet access (WiFi)Stage (indoor)Stage (outdoor)Gift shopGymnasiumPlaygroundAccessible restroomBasketball courtPicnic tablePay to parkHistorical siteVisitor attraction
Park history

The City of Portland annexed Multnomah between 1954-62. The volunteer fire department, built in 1939 at 7780 SW Capitol Hwy, was converted into the Multnomah Community Center. In 1973, the focus changed from sports-related activities to arts and crafts, which were more suited to the space and layout of the building, and the center was renamed the Multnomah Community Design Center. With the addition of ceramic, pottery, and weaving classes, the center was renamed Multnomah Arts Center in 1978.

After the 1979 closure of the Multnomah Elementary School (built in 1919), parents created the Multnomah Historical Association to preserve the buildings, history, and memorabilia of the community. Due in part to the efforts of the association, the school became the new community center. It was acquired by Portland Parks & Recreation in 1980 and renovated. In January 1982, MAC was moved to the new location.

In 2019, the main building at Multnomah Arts Center received seismic and ADA improvements thanks to funds from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. The Bond also funded ADA improvements to improve access to the six cottages on the west side of Multnomah Arts Center, which are used by PP&R for community arts classes and other programs. There are now smooth, newly paved ramps, handrails, and two additional reserved ADA parking spots. These improvements will better serve community members by ensuring access for all.

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Repair ledger

Assessment dates are copied from the public Parks Amenities layer. Old dates mean this source does not publish a newer assessment for that asset, not that we have confirmed no newer internal inspection exists. PP&R does not publish itemized repair costs, so this ledger shows needs without dollar figures.

Permanent Bollard

Permanent Bollard is flagged because the public asset record shows poor condition (public code 4).

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Poor condition (public code 4)Status: ActiveReplacement field: no
Asset record 1846Mapped asset pointSource assessment 2007-09-25; recency check needed

PP&R does not publish an itemized repair cost for this record, so none is shown.

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QR destination

https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/multnomah-arts-center-292?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_292

Public assets
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The front entrance of the Multnomah Arts Center.Public photo from the official Portland.gov park page
Bench
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Bike Rack
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Drinking Fountain
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Flag Pole
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Memorial
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Permanent Bollard
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Permanent Trash Can
Condition: 3 · Status: Active
Permanent Trash Can
Condition: 2 · Status: Active
Permanent Trash Can
Condition: 3 · Status: Active
Permanent Trash Can
Condition: 2 · Status: Active
Picnic Table
Condition: 2 · Status: Active
Picnic Table
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Stage
Condition: Unknown · Status: Active
Related capital projects
MAC Electric Service & Panel Replacement

Replace electric service and panel at Multnomah Arts Center.

ActivePhase pending$225,000
Replace MAC Boiler

Multnomah Arts Center

ActivePhase pending$40,000