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01/26/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2026 16:12
City launches request for information to explore new operating models for Portland’5
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Individuals and groups within the performing arts venue landscape are invited to express their interest through March 9, 2026.
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January 26, 2026 2:08 pm
To better understand what operating models exist and what might be possible for Portland's City-owned performing arts venues, the City of Portland is launching an informal request for information today, January 26, 2026.
Part of the Future of Portland'5 project, this request for information is an opportunity to gather interest and ideas to assist the City in understanding the availability of operators in the marketplace, as well as approaches and solutions to a new operating model for Portland'5 Centers for the Arts venues.
Venue operators, nonprofit organizations, performing arts groups, and other individuals and groups within the performing arts venues landscape are invited to express their interest in operating one, some, or all of the Portland'5 venues.
On the heels of the announcement that Metro intends to withdraw from Portland'5 management, this request for information marks the first phase of an 18-month transition that will ultimately return management responsibility to the City of Portland on July 1, 2027.
The submission deadline is March 9 at 4 p.m. PT.
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