Awards
Each year, at the Winter Ball, we recognize those who contributed the most to arts and music in the Portland area during the preceeding year.
Congratulations to Derek Rainey, Portland Community Arts Council Artist of the Year for 2009, for his work with the Verlen Kruger Memorial Committee. Derek created the bronze statue that will be unveiled on June 26, 2010, to honor paddler Verlen Kruger.
Awarding the 2009 Musician of the Year Award was bittersweet. Donna Boos Heckman, who lost her battle with cancer in 2009, gave many years to providing music to Portland and the surrounding communities. Rest in Peace, Donna dear.
Past Winners
2007
Artist Rush Clement
Musician Pete Trappen
2006
Artist Kerri Goodman
Musician Rush Clement
2005
Artist Derek Rainey
Musicians We Three Strings
What's New?
Arts & Culture Master Plan Survey
Our Cool Cities intern, Natalie Youakim is finishing up our Arts and Culture Master Plan. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas about your dreams for the future of our community. And thank you, Natalie, for all your hard work this summer!
Summer Art Classes
* Starting July 19th *
with special instructor
Andrea Eckert
These classes will
be held at the
Grand Dam Art Center
and will offer adult and
youth sessions!
1. Landscape Painting on the Grand and Looking Glass Rivers
2. Drawing Basics
3. Art & Nature
(youth only)
Call (517) 647-6710
for more information.
