Creating Culture and Investment in Portland through Art & Sports

Schedule

Thu Jul 09 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

1219 SW Park Ave | Portland, OR

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A conversation exploring the transformative cultural and economic impact of art and sports in shaping Portland's future.
About this Event

Creating Culture and Investment in Portland through Art & Sports

As part of the Portland Arts Week Symposium on Art, Sports, Culture and Business, this conversation examines the powerful role that art and sports play in driving cultural vitality, economic growth, and community investment.

Join leaders from the worlds of sports, philanthropy, arts, and business for a discussion on how creative and athletic institutions can work together to strengthen Portland's identity, attract investment, and build a more vibrant future.

Featuring:
Lisa Bhathal Merage, Managing Partner, RAJ Sports
Jim Etzel, CEO, Sport Oregon
John Goodwin, Director of Community Philanthropy, Portland Art Museum

Moderated by:
Candace Beeke, Publisher and President, Portland Business Journal

Thursday, July 9
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Whitsell Auditorium
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Part of the Symposium on Art, Sports, Culture and Business at Portland Art Museum.

Free and open to the public. Registration is required.

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1219 SW Park Ave, 1219 Southwest Park Avenue, Portland, United States

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