"The grants are crucial as they allow arts organizations the flexibility to cover essential operating expenses, ensuring their survival without the constraints of project-based funding."
"This is the first significant distribution of funds since the establishment of the Office of Arts & Culture, reflecting a shift in how arts support is being administered in Portland."
"While larger organizations like the Oregon Symphony and Portland Center Stage received substantial funding, smaller groups expressed concern over the equity of the funding distribution."
"Amid budget cuts mandated by the mayor, the allocation of these grants raises questions about the sustainability of funding for smaller arts organizations in the future."
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