RESCHEDULED - Arts, Culture and Education Committee
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Via Zoom (link below)

Committee Chairs:
Elizabeth Nye, elizabeth@oldtownpdx.org
Neil Lee, Neil.lee@leekainc.com

Meeting will be rescheduled from June 3rd to June 11th.
 

We will be meeting via Zoom this month.

Join the meeting via Zoom
Topic: OTCA  Arts, Culture and Education Committee Meeting
Time: Tuesday, June 11, 2025 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84261972477?pwd=WVoyZllPTkUvZ00wcjBBY3VYa2ZEdz09

Meeting ID: 842 6197 2477
Passcode: 179373

The No Vacancy Project is all about filling empty storefronts with vibrant businesses and their creative energy.

No Vacancy is excited to invite you to a series of upcoming in-person workshops designed to support and strengthen your business operations. Each session features a local expert offering insights into key aspects of running and growing a retail business. 

Workshop Details
Location: Ground floor, Overland Building – 205 NW 4th Avenue
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Schedule:

• This Monday- May 12 – Operations & Finance with Spencer Crandall

• May 30 – Marketing Strategy with Sarah Shaoul

• June 4 – Visual Merchandising with Ullika Pankratz

• June 11 – Retail Architecture with Jai Kumaran

Flyers with more information about each workshop are attached for your reference.

If you’d like to attend, reach out to Emi at studio@emelia.co and she will forward the calendar invitation and follow NV on Instagram at @novacancyproject

Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.

The next Board Meeting will be held

in person @ District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209

Or join online

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1

Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669

Residents, workers & friends of Old Town - come make friends or bring your friends - eat and be merry at the Star Theater. Check out the recent renovations and enjoy the outdoor courtyard.

This is free and all ages event.

Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.

The next Board Meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, JUNE 4, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm

District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209

Meetings are both in-person and virtual.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1

Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669

The No Vacancy Project is all about filling empty storefronts with vibrant businesses and their creative energy.

No Vacancy is excited to invite you to a series of upcoming in-person workshops designed to support and strengthen your business operations. Each session features a local expert offering insights into key aspects of running and growing a retail business. 

Workshop Details
Location: Ground floor, Overland Building – 205 NW 4th Avenue
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Schedule:

• This Monday- May 12 – Operations & Finance with Spencer Crandall

• May 30 – Marketing Strategy with Sarah Shaoul

• June 4 – Visual Merchandising with Ullika Pankratz

• June 11 – Retail Architecture with Jai Kumaran

Flyers with more information about each workshop are attached for your reference.

If you’d like to attend, reach out to Emi at studio@emelia.co and she will forward the calendar invitation and follow NV on Instagram at @novacancyproject

The No Vacancy Project is all about filling empty storefronts with vibrant businesses and their creative energy.

No Vacancy is excited to invite you to a series of upcoming in-person workshops designed to support and strengthen your business operations. Each session features a local expert offering insights into key aspects of running and growing a retail business. 

Workshop Details
Location: Ground floor, Overland Building – 205 NW 4th Avenue
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Schedule:

• This Monday- May 12 – Operations & Finance with Spencer Crandall

• May 30 – Marketing Strategy with Sarah Shaoul

• June 4 – Visual Merchandising with Ullika Pankratz

• June 11 – Retail Architecture with Jai Kumaran

Flyers with more information about each workshop are attached for your reference.

If you’d like to attend, reach out to Emi at studio@emelia.co and she will forward the calendar invitation and follow NV on Instagram at @novacancyproject

The No Vacancy Project is all about filling empty storefronts with vibrant businesses and their creative energy.

No Vacancy is excited to invite you to a series of upcoming in-person workshops designed to support and strengthen your business operations. Each session features a local expert offering insights into key aspects of running and growing a retail business. 

Workshop Details

Location: Ground floor, Overland Building – 205 NW 4th Avenue

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Schedule:

• This Monday- May 12 – Operations & Finance with Spencer Crandall

• May 30 – Marketing Strategy with Sarah Shaoul

• June 4 – Visual Merchandising with Ullika Pankratz

• June 11 – Retail Architecture with Jai Kumaran

Flyers with more information about each workshop are attached for your reference.

If you’d like to attend, reach out to Emi at studio@emelia.co and she will forward the calendar invitation and follow NV on Instagram at @novacancyproject

Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.

The next Board Meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, MAY 7, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm

District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209

Meetings are both in-person and virtual.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1

Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669

Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.

The next Board Meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, APRIL 2, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm

District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209

Meetings are both in-person and virtual.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1

Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669

Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.

The next Board Meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, MARCH 5th, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm

District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209

Meetings are both in-person and virtual.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1

Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

It’s all about Love at Lan Su on Feb 14! Party with the snake and celebrate Winter Lights Festival in the parking lot of Trailhead Credit Union opposite the garden on 3rd and Everett. Sponsored by OTCA, Tri Met & Trailhead, Lan Su is exhibiting a curated a light projection exhibit and hosting DJs 6pm-9pm.

Inside the Lan Su Garden the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

From Goodies Snack Shop Insta and Lyn Yarne

Wisdom Workshop: Tray of Togetherness is a 90-minute community workshop that invites participants to celebrate Portland Chinatown history and the Lunar New Year by learning more about the cultural significance of the Tray of Togetherness. One of the sweetest traditions of the holiday, the platter of assorted sweet treats offers an opportunity to wish loved ones and friends a sweet life in the year ahead.

Through storytelling and hands-on activity, participants will explore the history of Lunar New Year celebrations in Portland Chinatown, learn the food symbolism of the Tray of Togetherness, and create their own mini Tray of Togetherness to share.

Hosted by Goodies Snack Shop in the heart of Portland Chinatown, this family-friendly workshop is on Sunday, February 2, from 1–2:30 pm. Admission is free and open to everyone, but spaces are limited. Be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot!

Wisdom Workshop: Tray of Togetherness is a collaborative community project that includes the Wisdom Workshop Project, Portland Chinatown Museum and Goodies Snack Shop, and was made possible with the generous support of the Regional Arts and Culture Council

https://www.instagram.com/goodiessnackshop/

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

https://www.instagram.com/goodiessnackshop/

Learn to make delicious Kimchee w Joyce at Goodies Snack Shop

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su garden, the Year Of The Snake kicks off with a celebration of lanterns and art like no other! The garden has so many events to enjoy, find the full schedule here.

Our general meeting is open to everyone and held on the 1st Wednesday of Every Month.

The next Board Meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, February 5th, 2024, 11:30am-1:30pm

District 4 Coalition, 434 NW 6th Ave Suite 202 Portland, OR 97209

Meetings are both in-person and virtual.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162533495?pwd=zO9mQz0Canb3QBKEZwNMAQWSgTDyPo.1

Meeting ID: 881 6253 3495
Passcode: 843669