Investing in Artists
Jesse Beason
As Sam points out, investing in the economic success of our local artists is more than buying public art. In recognizing that work/live space meets Portland's economic development and affordable housing goals, we began to meet with developers, non-profits and public agencies to figure out what were obstacles to work/live, what public resources are potential sources of investment, and what was the first step the City could do to ensure more creation of affordable work/live spaces.
We settled on a pilot project for new construction of work/live as a suitable aim. In December, we drafted a preliminary Request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas from developers and non-profits interested in the endeavor. We hope to have a final RFI out by the end of February.
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Posted by Jesse Beason on January 4, 2006
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Hi Commissioner Sam,
Wanted to let the arts community know about a $10,000 commission SoLo -- the Pearl's newest fine spirits and dining experience -- is offering to LOCAL PORTLAND artists. For more information on SoLo, please visit www.solobar.net.
Any artist interested in sending in a proposal can visit www.solobar.net/artists.htm for more information. We want to do what we can to support the local arts community.
All the best,
Than Clevenger
Posted by: Nathaniel Clevenger | Jan 5, 2006 10:58:14 AM