Do you seek a volunteer opportunity? Do you want to create a positive change in your community? Are you enthusiastic about enhancing Portland’s downtown area for yourself and your neighbors?

Funding: We provide up to 100% of project costs, ensuring financial accessibility for participants.
Permitting Assistance: Navigating city permits can be complex; we streamline the process for smooth project execution.
Artist Collaboration: We facilitate artist selection through a call for artists, ensuring a perfect match for your vision.
Artistic Guidance: Our team works closely with property owners and artists from concept to completion, ensuring satisfaction with the final mural design and outcome.

If this resonates with you or someone you know, consider nominating yourself or them for one of the available positions on Portland Downtown’s volunteer Board of Directors. All 2024 nominations are open April 1 – April 15. Open positions include:

Accommodations Representative
At-Large Property Owner
Cultural/Non-profit/Education Representative
Entertainment Representative
Professional Services Representative

Visit the Board Nominations page to learn more about each of these roles and to submit a nomination.

About Us

Portland Downtown is a 501c4 nonprofit Downtown Improvement District dedicated to stimulating a thriving, vibrant, and sustainable downtown community. It is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and four full-time staff.

Portland Downtown is funded through a supplemental tax paid by property owners within the downtown district. To learn more about Portland Downtown’s work and impact, please review our 5-Year Strategic Plan and our most recent Annual Report.