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
5:30pm every month at Milwaukie City Hall, located at 10722 SE Main Street. 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
ragelb@ci.milwaukie.or.us
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.