Friends of the Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts: A Bold New Model for Cultural Engagement

The Center for the Arts (CFA) is a bold new model for cultural engagement. At its heart will be a flexible, high-caliber performing arts venue that brings our community together by showcasing local talent and hosting nationally recognized artists.

Beyond the main stage, CFA will feature a black box theater and rehearsal space—intimate, versatile settings for new works, student performances, and creative experimentation. It will also include multi-purpose classrooms where families, students, and community members can learn, collaborate, and grow through the arts.

We’re only giving you a glimpse now—the full picture will be unveiled as we move forward. There’s even more planned for the Center for the Arts, and we can’t wait to share those details as the project advances. This is just a taste of what’s to come—stay tuned as the vision continues to unfold.

On this Day of Giving, you can help bring it to life. Your gift today supports the next steps in building a cultural hub that will inspire and serve our entire region for generations to come.

🌟 Join us—help build the Center for the Arts. 🌟

• Shared parking structure fulfilling event-day parking needs

• Safe, walkable neighborhood with hotels, housing, and dining nearby

• Prominent waterfront visibility in a growing mixed-use district

• Convenient access from Portland International Airport and East Portland

Its location enables CFA to serve families, schools, and visitors.