Theatre Arts - Page to Stage: PAN!Full
Sep 15 – Nov 24Tue6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ages 9–14
Multnomah · District 4 · Facility site · 5.9 acres
Multnomah Arts Center
Facility siteLimited access / participation
Check the operator’s hours and admission or registration terms; participation may be limited. Public-entry status is separate from wheelchair accessibility.
Classification and evidence
Official page label: Community and arts center; Atlas classification rules. Classification: source-labeled.
Source captured: 2026-06-02. Human verification: Pending.
Check current official informationPublished activities: let my kids play, use a restroom, and shoot hoops.
Photo from the City's park pagePark 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.
From the City's page for this park.
Visitor amenities
Published amenities are checked separately from entry conditions. Each links to other documented locations; confirm current hours before visiting.
…stay a while
- use a restroomRestroom
- use an accessible restroomAccessible restroom
- sit down to eatPicnic table
…gather
- watch a showStage or amphitheater
- get onlinePublic WiFi
- go insideIndoor space
- take a class or swimRecreation facility
- make and see artArts or cultural center
- play indoor ballGymnasium
…play
- let my kids playPlayground
…compete
- play on a courtAny sport court
- shoot hoopsBasketball court
…get here and move
- park a car in a paid lotPaid parking
…remember and belong
- visit a historic placeHistorical site or memorial
What kind of place this is
A building site — a community center, pool, or arts venue — where the building is the offer. Classified from official page labels it “Community and arts center”; our model.
What else should this park let you do?
Something specific to this park — the thing you'd use it for if it were here.
Send an idea for this park →Through the year
Seasonal facilities and listings captured by the Atlas. These records do not measure attendance, utilization or all activity at the site.
Counts describe captured listings, not attendance or all activity. No listings captured does not mean the site is unused.
Winter
Dec–Feb
Dark by 5 and wet most days: cover, lighting, indoor rooms, and paths that drain.
- use a restroom
- go inside
- use an accessible restroom
- sit down to eat
- watch a show
- get online
+8 more
- take a class or swim
- make and see art
- play indoor ball
- let my kids play
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- park a car in a paid lot
- visit a historic place
40 programs · 0 events starts captured
Spring
Mar–May
Fields and gardens open; showers between sun. Leagues, planting, first picnics.
- let my kids play
- use a restroom
- use an accessible restroom
- sit down to eat
- watch a show
- get online
+8 more
- go inside
- take a class or swim
- make and see art
- play indoor ball
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- park a car in a paid lot
- visit a historic place
6 programs · 0 events starts captured
Summer
Jun–Aug
Water, shade, long evenings — the season the system is built around.
- sit down to eat
- watch a show
- use a restroom
- use an accessible restroom
- get online
- go inside
+8 more
- take a class or swim
- make and see art
- play indoor ball
- let my kids play
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- park a car in a paid lot
- visit a historic place
329 programs · 0 events starts captured
Fall
Sep–Nov
Light shortens and leagues wind down; shelters and lighting carry the season.
- use a restroom
- use an accessible restroom
- sit down to eat
- watch a show
- get online
- go inside
+8 more
- take a class or swim
- make and see art
- play indoor ball
- let my kids play
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- park a car in a paid lot
- visit a historic place
303 programs · 0 events starts captured
What the record holds here, by season
| Season | Programs | Recurring events | One-time |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter Dec–Feb Partly published | 37 | — | — |
Spring Mar–May Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Summer Jun–Aug Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 288 | 0 | 0 |
Fall Sep–Nov Recorded through 2026-10; 1 month still to come | 262 | 0 | 0 |
Our reading of the calendar
Which facilities count as in season is our model of Portland's year (splash pads and wading pools in summer; fields, gardens and interactive fountains spring through fall; everything else year-round) — not the City's schedule. Check posted hours for pools, splash pads, and restrooms. From 16 weekly catalog snapshots (2026-06-11 to 2026-10-12). "Programs" are distinct titles; "sections" are the catalog's individual records — a swim level at one time slot for one week is one section. Complete through 2026-10; later months fill in as registration opens. Winter counts fill in when winter registration opens.
Register for a program at Multnomah Arts Center
Programs captured from Portland Parks & Recreation's catalog and matched to this property. Dates and availability may change; confirm current registration and waitlist options on ActiveNet.
Theatre Arts - Page to Stage: PAN!Full
Sep 22 – Dec 1Tue4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ages 9–14
Theatre Arts - Studio Theatre: Werewolves of LondonFull
Sep 26 – Nov 28Sat9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ages 13–21
Ceramics - Hand & Wheel: SeniorsFull
Sep 28 – Dec 7Mon9:00 AM - Noon
Ages 60+
Ceramics - Handbuilding: IntermediateFull
Sep 28 – Dec 7Mon6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Ages 18+
Ceramics - Youth: Handbuilding & SculptureFull
Sep 28 – Dec 7Mon3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages 4–9
Ceramics - Youth: Wheel ThrowingFull
Sep 28 – Dec 7Mon4:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Ages 9–13
Dance - Adult Ballet IFull
Sep 28 – Dec 7Mon6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Ages 13+
Showing 8 of 293 programs at this park.
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The whole ecosystemOpportunity signal
No known partner is currently linked to Multnomah Arts Center in the Partnership Atlas. This is an opportunity signal, not an official priority.
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Real ways to help Multnomah Arts Center and parks like it. This site does not process donations; every link below goes to an official giving or volunteering channel.
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How it's holding up
The City's own inventory of what is here and the condition it last recorded for each item. Dates are the source's; old dates mean no newer public assessment, not that nothing has happened since. Historical project estimates appear below; they are separate from these condition records.
Historical cost profile · 2023 reporting
Multnomah Arts Center
Includes: Multnomah Arts Center
$21M
19 distinct source rows. Proposed repair and improvement costs, not a current funding gap.
All-in annual service cost: Not established
Current remaining repair cost: Not verified
What the estimates cover
Other / mixed scope$14.1M
Energy & building systems$5.6M
Roofs & buildings$680.9K
Courts, fields & golf$411.6K
Play & gathering$137.1K
Parking & site infrastructure$26.4K
Categories are Atlas labels based on project titles. Expansion and new provision are included where proposed; a project can include several kinds of work.
The work, cost & reason (19 source rows)
General Improvements - Phase 2 (newer buidlings)$9,002,054
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Newer Buildings: General Preventative Maintenance plus service delivery and revenue generation upgrades to newer portions of site except Pottery, which has own line.
KGW table row 734. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Replace old HVAC system$5,100,009
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Placeholder: replace HVAC system that was installed before 2000
KGW table row 738. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Seismic / Structural$4,644,224
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Art Center, Pottery Bldg
There are 10 distinct 'blocks' that require slightly different treatments. See 2008 Comprehensive Seismic Repair Report by Waterleaf Architecture.
KGW table row 740. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair and Replace Clay Barrel Tile Roof & Str$680,929
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
The clay barrel tile roof system at MAC is in very poor to failed condition. Many tile are broken, crumbling, and delaminating. The sleepers that the tile are attached to have become brittle and are splitting and breaking and do not provide a proper anchorage for the tile which allow the tile to come loose and slip. The felt paper under the tile and sleepers has become brittle and has come apart in many areas. The skip sheeting under the felt paper is old and brittle and is in poor condition in many areas. there are areas of dry rot in the skip sheeting and the structural framing underneath. Many of the lead flashings are failing. The system as a whole springs multiple leaks annually which cause water damage to the building interior finishes and fixtures.
KGW table row 735. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate Basketball court$411,617
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Art Center Annexes
Ground/court: - Hole developed where it appears fireworks The surface of the basketball court has a tripping hazard on the playing surface that continues to get worse, being both deeper and wider. It is located just right of the free throw line on the north end of the court. - The surface of the outdoor covered basketball court is deteriorating and is again becoming a potential safety hazard for the public. Court Roof: Replace failing siding, roofing, and water drainage system. Modify structure to include seismic upgrades.
KGW table row 739. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Fire Protection improvement$359,799
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
- Provide automatic sprinklers in unprotected areas such as cottages - Upgrade fire alarm system
KGW table row 741. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Window Replacement$270,694
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
1- Dance studio has high ceilings and single-pane windows that are inefficient. Cement and glazing are failing, water has leaked onto wood flooring. These windows are the #1 priority for MAC manager. 2- Gym has high ceilings and single-pane windows that are inefficient. Cement and glazing are failing, water has leaked onto wood flooring. These windows are the #2 priority for MAC manager. 3- Replacement of approximately 2/3 of the windows that are original 1913-1918 single pane windows, with energy efficient windows.
KGW table row 743. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Playground renovation$137,052
Asset as named in source: Play Area A
Renovation or repair playground that was rated as 4 during playground assessment in 2020
KGW table row 749. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Improvements to hallway lighting$98,596
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Replacement and expansion of hallway lighting system to adequately light the halls. Additional benefit and potential revenue could be achieved through proper lighting of consigment art displays (existing and future). Energy efficient fixtures will also reduce energy costs.
KGW table row 733. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Security System Upgrade$61,435
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Improvements to current security system due to difficulty in monitoring a large facility. Upgrade system to monitor facility with CCTV and alarming of additional facilities to minimize risk of theft. CCTV to be installed in hallways to cover 7 separate entraces, gallery, courtyard and other art facilties.
KGW table row 736. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair stormwater plumbing$55,586
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Address stormwater drainage issues that have caused damage to the facility and the grounds through major gutter and underground pipe repairs. Some existing gutters, drains, and underground plumbing is clogged or collapsed, which has caused flooding both inside and outside the building.
KGW table row 737. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Exterior Paint for N and NW side$35,980
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
critical painting of exterior of main facility to prevent further deterioration of building, especially at N and NW areas of building. The Parapet maybe absorbing the water from the roof cause the paint to deteriorate
KGW table row 742. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Sewer repair$26,441
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Repair sewer line at MAC.
KGW table row 744. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Dance studio and performance space improvements$26,317
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Remodel current dance studio into professional rehersal / performance space with new floor, mirrors, theater lighting and board, audience risers, etc
KGW table row 745. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Multimedia computer lab and technology center$23,221
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Remodel existing spaces to provide room for 20 desktop computer stations, 1 teaching station with projector and screen, 10 stations for music technology instruction, etc.
KGW table row 746. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Safe Entry Ramp from sideway$17,990
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
Install an ADA-accessible sidewalk that connects the existing sidewalk on SW 31st Avenue up the curved driveway to the existing sidewalk near the rear entrance of the senior center in the Multnomah arts center.
KGW table row 747. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Replace the deteriorating carpet$17,990
Asset as named in source: Multnomah Arts Center
The carpet in Senior Center Lobby in end of life cycle and there is hole and tearing in some places. The hole is currently covered by duct tape
KGW table row 748. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Water system evalution$10,200
Asset as named in source: Community center
Water system is deteriorating and need evaluation to determine the needed scope of work. The evaluation needs to include HVAC and potable water pipes
KGW table row 750. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Replace Backflow preventer device$10,000
Asset as named in source: Property
- Replace out of compliance backflow preventer - Premises Isolation (PI): 3" Reduced Pressure (RB)+ Enclosure. - Move to property line, if needed
KGW table row 751. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗17 of 93 assessed built records are rated poor or very bad in the separate condition dataset. Condition ratings do not determine these dollar estimates.
Source: KGW’s November 2023 table. Current status, remaining scope and funding are unverified. Exact duplicate rows count once; other scope overlaps remain unresolved.
Compare repair estimates across parks →Annual service · FY 2026–27 adopted
$2.6M in linked site-account budgets
This is the known portion across 1 named account, including personnel, materials, City services and any capital outlay. It is budgeted, not actual spending or the full cost of this park.
Later budget supplements and unallocated shared services are not included.
Annual breakdown & district context →District picture · District 4
This park in the district picture
The same public records, read the same way for every property, so this park can be set next to its district. Each figure keeps its own source and date. “Not available” means the source has no record for this property. It is not a zero.
People nearby
- Residents within a half mile
- 6,289
- Households within a half mile
- 3,137
2020 Census blocks whose centre point lies within a half mile of the park boundary, measured in a straight line. Residents, not visitors. Blocks outside the city limits count.
Recorded backlog
- Open backlog IDs
- 18
- Closed backlog IDs
- 44
Records in the PP&R backlog map workbook that name this property. The workbook publishes no cost field, so these are counts of records, not dollars.
Active capital projects
- Active geocoded projects
- 2
- Estimated cost, as published
- $265,000
- Funding source codes, as published
- MM
Geocoded PP&R capital projects at this property, a subset of the full capital program. The cost is the published estimated total project cost, not spending to date.
Registered programs
- Program sections
- 252
- Registrations
- 1,628
- On a waitlist
- 687
- Venue
- Multnomah Arts Ctr
ActiveNet snapshot taken September 15, 2026. Sections are scheduled classes or sessions; registrations are enrolments on that date, not attendance.
Who is on record
Partner operates an asset here
A partner is on record operating a facility or program site at this property. City crews may still care for the grounds.
- Columbia Basin Basketry Guild · Lease, Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2029Columbia Basin Basketry Guild space lease at MAC
- Northwest Print Council Inc · Lease, Jan 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2029Cottage 3 office and lobby storage: Print Arts Northwest
- Oregon Children's Theatre · Lease, Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2029Oregon Children's Theater space lease at MAC
- Portland Handweavers Guild · Lease, Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2029Portland Handweavers Guild space lease at MAC
Partners at assets here: Multnomah Arts Center Association (operates a facility or program site)
From the department-provided partnership directory. It records what is on paper, not who does each task. Each agreement links to its entry on PP&R's agreements with partners, with the public text where it's posted, how to request it where it isn't, and the rules that govern partnerships.
Condition across all assets
Citywide condition atlasAcross 93 assessed assets at this park, 18% are in poor or very-bad condition (rated 4–5). Pooled from the City's public assessment layers — buildings, bridges, playgrounds, courts, fields, fences, paths and amenities.
This count comes from the City's rated asset layers; the “Public assets” list below is a separate furnishings inventory, so its items and scores are counted separately and the two totals need not match.
Good · 13Above fair · 25Fair · 38Poor · 11Very bad · 6
Assessed asset families here
Amenities & furnishings2007 (2007–2026)Buildings2018Fences2022Pathways & trailsPlayground equipment2020Sport courts
Condition is rated 1 (good) to 5 (very bad); no score means not yet assessed and is excluded. Park trees are inventoried separately and not counted here. These assessment records do not contain repair costs. Historical project estimates are shown separately.
Repair ledger
Each row is one record from PP&R's public asset layer. No itemized repair cost is published for these records, so none is shown. Dates are the source's last published assessment; treat older ones as unverified.
| Asset | Condition | Status | Replacement | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Permanent Bollard Condition rated poor (code 4). Priority high. Record 1846 | Poor condition code 4 | Active | no | 2007-09-25 |
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Send a condition note →Public assets
All 56Furnishings the City inventories here, with each item's condition score — 1 is good, 5 is very bad. Asset photos aren't public yet.
Permanent Bollard×43
4×13×222×131×7
Permanent Trash Can×4
3232
Bench×2
12
Picnic Table×2
22
Bike Rack×1
2
Drinking Fountain×1
2
Flag Pole×1
2
Memorial×1
1
Stage×1
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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
Official Portland.gov profile
From the City's park page
Multnomah Arts Center on Portland.gov
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
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
All dogs must be leashed in this park.
This page, on a sign
The QR label for this park points here. Print labels →
https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/multnomah-arts-center-292?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_292
Where this comes from
Facilities from the City's amenity pages and asset layers; hours, photo, and history from the City's park page; programs and events from its catalogs; condition from PortlandMaps public records. Where the City publishes nothing, this page says so instead of guessing.