2026 HeART of Portland: April 15-26
Mark your calendars for April 15, 2026, as Portland Public Schools (PPS) and the Portland Art Museum (PAM) unite for the 2026 HeART of Portland—a celebration of student artists whose talents have been cultivated by the generous support of Portland taxpayers. The performing arts showcase kicks off a two-week visual arts exhibition full of student work from across the district. The two-week festivities conclude with the Miller Family Free Day at PAM on April 26.
The event is free and open to everyone!
APRIL 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | OPENING RECEPTION AT THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
The opening reception will include student dance, music, and theater performances, as well as over 100 works of visual art, that highlight the diversity of arts offerings across PPS. Guests will visit the brand new Silver Youth & Community Gallery, where student work will be displayed for the first time in the Museum proper.
APRIL 15th - 26th | VISUAL ART EXHIBITION AT THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
Come explore the 2026 HeART of Portland Collaborative Project and individual student pieces through the duration of April.
Student artwork will be displayed in the museum, open during normal museum hours until April 26th.
The celebration concludes with the Portland Art Museum Miller Family Free Day.
HIGHLIGHTING THE MASTER ARTS EDUCATION PLAN
The HeART of Portland is a chance to see the Master Arts Education Plan in action. The MAEP is a nationally recognized plan that increases equitable access to high-quality arts education for all PPS students.
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