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2020 ARTS & CULTURE GUIDE WINTER / SPRING SAVE THIS GUIDE UNTIL JUNE! Community Music Center NEW! Class registration for Winter and Spring Multnomah Arts Center terms begins November 18 at 12:30pm. Summer Free For All Go to PORTLANDPARKS.ORG Gateway Discovery Park and click on the Register tab. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Commissioner Nick Fish | Director Adena Long CITYWIDE RACIAL EQUITY GOALS AND STRATEGIES EQUITY GOAL #1 OVERALL STRATEGIES We will end racial disparities within city 1. Use a racial equity framework: Use a racial equity framework that clearly government, so there is fairness in hiring and articulates racial equity; implicit and explicit bias; and individual, institutional, and promotions, greater opportunities in contracting, structural racism. and equitable services to all residents. 2. Build organizational capacity:Commit to the breadth and depth of institutional EQUITY GOAL #2 transformation so that impacts are sustainable. While the leadership of electeds and officials is critical, changes take place on the ground, through building infrastructure We will strengthen outreach, public engagement, that creates racial equity experts and teams throughout the city government. and access to City services for communities of color and immigrant and refugee communities, 3. Implement a racial equity lens: Racial inequities are not random; they have and support or change existing services using been created and sustained over time. Inequities will not disappear on their own. racial equity best practices. It is essential to use a racial equity lens when changing the policies, programs, and practices that perpetuate inequities, and when developing new policies and EQUITY GOAL #3 programs. We will collaborate with communities and 4. Be data driven: Measurement must take place at two levels—first, to measure institutions to eliminate racial inequity in all the success of specific programmatic and policy changes; and second, to develop areas of government, including education, criminal baselines, set goals, and measure progress. Using data in this manner is necessary justice, environmental justice, health, housing, for accountability. transportation, and economic success. 5. Partner with other institutions and communities: Government work on racial equity is necessary, but insufficient. To achieve racial equity in the community, government needs to work in partnership with communities and institutions to achieve meaningful results. 6. Operate with urgency and accountability: When change is a priority, urgency is felt and change is embraced. Building in institutional accountability mechanisms using a clear plan of action will allow accountability. Collectively, we must create greater urgency and public commitment to achieve racial equity. CITY OF PORTLAND CIVIL RIGHTS TITLE VI NOTICE The City of Portland operates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or disability in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice and related statutes and regulations, including Title II of the ADA, ORS chapter 659A, and Portland City Code Chapter 23. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires that no person in the United States shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any City program or activity, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will provide translation, reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services/alternative formats to persons with disabilities. For accommodations, translations, complaints, and additional information, contact Carolyn Lee at [email protected], use City TTY 503-823-6868, or Oregon Relay Service: 711. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may file a complaint with the Bureau or the City. Any Title VI complaint must be in writing and filed with the Bureau’s Title VI Program Manager within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Equity Goals and Strategies 2 Introduction 4 Event Highlights 4 What's New 5 Call to Artists 6 Arts & Culture Overview 7 ARTS EDUCATION COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER 8 New Programs for Winter/Spring 2020 9 Early Childhood Music 11 Music Skills 12 Private Lessons for Youth 13 Piano for Youth 14 Voice and Choir 16 Instrumental Group Classes and Ensembles 17 Free Range Music 21 Renaissance Music 22 Instrument Rentals 27 Adults 60 & Up 28 About CMC 31 ROSEWOOD MUSIC PROGRAM 32 MULTNOMAH ARTS CENTER 34 MAC Calendar of Events 35 Family Registration for Winter/Spring Terms Begins: Performing Arts 36 November 18, 2019 at 12:30pm Visual Arts 37 Winter Term Begins: Youth and Teens January 6, 2020* Camps 38 Spring Term Begins: Performing Arts 39 March 30, 2020* Visual Arts & Crafts 47 *Exceptions to these dates apply for some classes. Adults and Teens Performing Arts 56 Literary Arts 64 SCHOLARSHIPS Visual Arts 66 City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require Gallery 90 financial assistance may apply for partial scholarships. About MAC 93 Contact individual centers for information. FREE OUTDOOR ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS INCLEMENT WEATHER SUMMER FREE FOR ALL 94 PP&R classes, activities, rentals, and sports events may be canceled due to inclement weather, such as ice, snow, or GATEWAY DISCOVERY PARK 96 extreme heat. Check with your PP&R facility for the most INTERSTATE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER 98 current information via phone or online at portlandparks. Portland Parks & Recreation Directory 100 org. Some recreation programs may run as conditions and Payment Plans and Policies 102 staff availability allow. Safety is a major factor in determining Scholarships 103 operations at each PP&R facility. PP&R facilities, our social media outlets, and our website will all feature operating General Information/Inclusion Services 106 information including opening and closing times. 3 HELLO PORTLANDERS! My name is Adena Long, and I am proud to be the new Director of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). I got my start in the field of parks and recreation 22 years ago as a park ranger; and I left my post as Deputy Commissioner of Parks in New York City this past February to join you here in beautiful Portland. I am a “Parkie” through and through, and I am excited to call the City of Roses my new chosen home. I am also deeply committed to arts and culture. On a personal note, my mother is a dancer and my father was a photographer. And at NYC Parks, I managed a vast array of citywide public programs, including what we affectionately called “Arts, Culture & Fun.” Portland is renowned not only for its awe-inspiring park system but also its creativity, innovation, and maker culture. So I am proud to be able to steward PP&R’s affordable arts classes in our arts and community centers and free cultural events in our green spaces—all of which support and celebrate our city’s imagination. I hope to see you again and again in our parks and centers! Warmly, ADENA LONG, DIRECTOR PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION For more information on these and other events, see the Arts & Culture online calendar at portlandoregon.gov/parks/arts. 12/5–12/7/2019 Winter Arts & Crafts Sale, pg. 90 Multnomah Arts Center 12/6–12/8/2019 Dr. Who & the Werewolves of London (Youth Theatre), pg. 35 Multnomah Arts Center (Fri/Sat: 7:00pm | Sun: 2:30pm) 3/11/2020 (7:30pm) Renaissance Winds (Concert), pg. 23 Community Music Center 3/13–3/15/2020 The Brothers and Sisters Grimm (Youth Theatre), pg. 46 Multnomah Arts Center 5/1–5/2/2020 Spring Arts & Crafts Sale, pg. 35 Multnomah Arts Center 5/1–6/2/2020 MAC Youth Art Biennial Show (Visual Arts), pg. 91 Multnomah Arts Center 5/29/2020 (7:30pm) Francis Street Singers & Instrumentalists (Concert), pg. 16 Community Music Center 6/12–6/14/2020 Spotlight Parade: The Radio Show! (Youth Theatre), pg. 46 Multnomah Arts Center (Fr/Sat: 7:00pm | Sun: 2:30pm) 4 What s new? We’re making changes to our guides to save trees, reduce costs, and allow you to plan a bit further in advance. Starting with this guide, we will be producing three Arts & Culture Guides per year (instead of four) on the following term cycle: • Winter/Spring (combined) • Summer • Fall/School Year For the combined Winter/Spring guide, you can register for both terms starting Monday, November 18,2019. Also, we recently changed the start time of the first day of registration from 5:00am to 12:30pm—when all of our arts, community, and customer service centers are open and fully staffed. This will reduce your wait time and provide better customer support. We are committed to continuous improvement, so please let us know how we are doing! Multnomah Arts Center is NOT closing! We repeat... Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) is not closing. Contrary to the rumors and inaccurate media reporting, MAC is very much open and buzzing with activity. We are grateful to those who have reached out to express your support and commitment to the arts center. The best way to ensure that MAC continues to be a thriving and accessible regional arts center is to keep taking classes, keep coming to our performances and art shows, and keep sharing your positive experiences with friends and family. Additionally, please consider making a donation to MAC’s supporting non-profit, Multnomah Arts Center Association (MACA), which generously supports need-based scholarships, at multnomahartscenter.org/donate. Photo: MAC Staff Portland Parks & Recreation | portlandparks.org 5 Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) provides many opportunities for local artists to perform, teach, and display their art form in our centers, parks, and venues.