"The Portland'5 includes three buildings within blocks of each other in downtown Portland. They are the Keller Auditorium at 222 S.W. Clay St.; the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 1037 S.W. Broadway; and ust across from the Schnitzer on Southwest Main Street, the Antoinette Hatfield Hall, which houses the Brunish, Newmark, and Winningstad theaters."
"Portland Councilor Jamie Dunphy (Dist. 1) testified on behalf of the city in support of the resolution at the beginning of the hearing. The city had previously agreed that Metro should manage Portland'5, as it is commonly called, as regional assets in 1989. But even though the idea was well-intentioned, Dunphy said, it has not worked out, with many organizations that use them confused about who is in charge and Metro not funding all necessary maintenance."
Metro Council voted to transfer management of the city-owned Portland'5 Centers for the Arts to the City of Portland by July 1, 2027. The resolution directs Metro's chief operating officer to negotiate and sign a management termination agreement with the city by Dec. 30 and authorizes unilateral termination if no agreement is reached; the termination process must be completed within 18 months. Portland'5 comprises three downtown buildings housing five theaters: Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall with Brunish, Newmark, and Winningstad theaters. Many organizations using the venues are confused about current management, and Metro has not funded all necessary maintenance. The city states it now has a strong Arts and Culture Office, a new form of government with an administrator, and a City Council that supports the arts; concerns exist that Metro could be seen as stepping back.
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