Multnomah Arts Center Association - nonprofit

Board Member Spotlight: John Dolan

Meet John Dolan, a member of MACA’s Storytelling & Marketing Committee and the newly elected Chair beginning in July.

During last night's board meeting, there was a desire to introduce more of the people behind MACA’s work. As someone who typically prefers working behind the scenes, I initially resisted the idea. But since I recently helped introduce some of our newest board members, it felt only fair to go next.

My creative journey began with mixed media art before evolving into filmmaking, eventually leading to a career in global film and television marketing with Fox and Disney. In 2020, I moved to Multnomah Village and quickly came to appreciate the creativity, connection, and sense of community that make this neighborhood so special.

Like many families, my connection to the Multnomah Arts Center became personal. My daughter Eva enjoyed theater classes in the Cottages, and over time I came to see MAC as much more than an arts center. It's a place where people of all ages can learn, create, and belong.

One of the things I value most about serving on the MACA Board is working alongside such passionate and dedicated volunteers. I’m proud of the work we did supporting the Portland Parks Levy and excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue advancing our mission of Arts for All.

Thank you for being part of this community. If you have ideas, feedback, or simply want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you.

— John

Meet Stephanie Tichenor, one of MACA’s newest board members!

Stephanie serves on our Fundraising Committee, helping support the programs and creative opportunities that make the Multnomah Arts Center such a special community resource.

Her journey in the arts began as a dancer before transitioning into film and television. Today, she continues to champion the arts through her involvement with several performing arts organizations and her commitment to a thriving local arts community.

A longtime member of the Multnomah Village community, Stephanie has deep roots in the neighborhood. Her family’s connection includes her mother-in-law, Bobby Tichenor, founder of Annie Bloom’s Books in 1978. Stephanie now lives in South Portland with her husband, son, and their Bernedoodle, Honey.

We’re grateful to have Stephanie’s passion for the arts, community, and philanthropy helping support MACA’s mission.

Welcome, Stephanie!

A few beautiful moments from yesterday’s piano recital at Multnomah Arts Center.

Led by instructor Morgan Wilhelm, the afternoon showcased the hard work, focus, and creativity of young musicians sharing their music with family and friends. From first recitals to more advanced performances, every student brought something special to the stage.

We captured a few select performances from the day to celebrate the joy of learning and performing music at MAC.
Interested in music lessons? We offer private instruction in piano, voice, strings, percussion, and more for all ages and experience levels.

Learn more about music lessons at Multnomah Arts Center:
https://www.multnomahartscenter.org/music/

Arts in the Parks returns this June!

Multnomah Arts Center is bringing free, hands-on arts programming into Portland parks this summer, creating opportunities for creativity, connection, and community across the city.

Week 1 Schedule (June 23–26):

Parklane Park
Clay 1 — 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

Mill Park
Clay 2 — 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Kenton Park
Mixed Media 1 — 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

Columbia Park
Mixed Media 2 — 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Whether you’re exploring clay, experimenting with mixed media, or simply looking for a creative afternoon outdoors, Arts in the Parks is designed to make art accessible, welcoming, and fun for all ages.

We hope to see you in the parks this summer!