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Overview

The Milwaukie City Council is committed to providing a livable and vibrant community for all its citizens and visitors. Based on the community’s suggestion, the Milwaukie Arts Committee was created to promote the arts and artists in Milwaukie.

The Milwaukie Arts Committee is appointed to do the following:

A. Increase the availability of the arts, artists, and art education to the residents of the Milwaukie area;

B. Survey arts/artists and art organizations needs and recommend the roles the city should or ought to pursue in meeting such needs;

C. Assist and advise the City Council and the Planning Commission in using public art to enhance continuing development, including public structures.

D. Encourage and help promote greater opportunities to experience the arts and artists in the Milwaukie area;

E. Identify groups or organizations that could bring cultural enrichment to the Milwaukie area; this includes, but is not limited to, music, art, drama, dance, lectures and other areas as may be designated by the committee;

F. Identify funding sources for artists and arts events and help to secure such funding as necessary;

G. Work cooperatively with other community groups and sources including, but not restricted to, Milwaukie’s Neighborhood District Associations, Design and Landmarks Committee, North Clackamas School District, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, Clackamas Arts Action Alliance, New Century Players, Portland Waldorf and other schools in and around Milwaukie, Ledding Library, Dark Horse Comics, area arts guilds and other groups already existing, or hereafter established, to promote the arts in the community; and

H. Provide liaison and representation of the Milwaukie area to county, regional and state arts agencies.

The Milwaukie Arts Committee meets the third Wednesday at 6:30pm every month at the Library Pond House located at 2215 SE Harrison.  Please check the City Event's Calendar as date and/or location may be subject to change.  For information about the committee please contact the staff liaison Beth Ragel at (503) 786-7568 or

Board or commission vacancies are filled by appointment of the mayor with the consent of council. For a detailed description of the City's boards, commission and committees, please refer to the City's Municipal code, Title 2, Administration and Personnel.

Milwaukie Arts Committee Members

Milwaukie Arts Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Last updated:12/02/2008