On March 11, the City of Portland’s Historic Landmark Commission approved the design of the Portland Art Museum’s Rothko Pavilion and renovation project to make art more accessible to all. The project includes the creation of a new, accessible central entry, connections between the two campus buildings at all levels, a vibrant new West Plaza,…
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The initiative will support an institution-wide effort to build capacities for expanded community engagement.
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The Rothko Pavilion and related renovation campaign continues to develop with the latest design direction to be presented at a joint meeting of the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission and the Design Commission in August. The Museum has spent the past several months revisiting the initial 2015 concept with the staff, board, and the Museum’s Accessibility…
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The Museum is pleased to announce John Goodwin as the new Major Gifts Officer. Goodwin joins the senior leadership team and takes on a role pivotal to the future of the Museum and region’s arts community. Goodwin will help spearhead fundraising for the Rothko Pavilion and associated renovations designed to make the 126-year-old museum more…
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The Museum is pleased to report several significant gifts to the Connections Campaign to expand and renovate the Museum campus to make it more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
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On December 13, 2017 the Portland City Council approved an ordinance change that will allow the Museum to take the next steps in the proposed Rothko Pavilion project. The vote marks an important milestone in a public process toward realizing an enclosed, accessible central entrance and free public space between our buildings that maintains free…
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The Portland Art Museum has revised its plans for the Rothko Pavilion to better reflect and serve the community. Named for artist and former Portland resident, Mark Rothko the Pavilion will connect the Museum’s two buildings and ensure access for people of all ages and abilities. In response to public feedback, the Pavilion will welcome everyone, including individuals with bicycles or pets, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
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