Cultural Work

Arts and cultural practices can drive profound political, social, economic, and cultural change.

As one of our core strategies, our Cultural Work mobilizes artists, cultural producers, and community members to amplify their voices, influence popular narratives, and build power.Since its formal inclusion in APANO’s strategic plan in 2016, APANO’s Cultural Work program has grown and developed into a unique, culturally-specific resource for our communities. Using a variety of cultural strategies, we organize over 100 artists and creatives through our Arts & Media Project (Instagram: @amppdx), challenge gentrification and displacement through creative placekeeping projects, and host regular Open Studios gatherings for our BIPOC community in the Jade District.

By coming together to tell our own stories, push back against harmful narratives, and imagine the future that we want to live in, Cultural Work intentionally works on culture as a dynamic arena of possibility and change. Join us in harnessing the power of creative expression!

If you’d like to learn more about our programs or become an AMP member, please get in touch with Jules Estacio, APANO's Interim Cultural Work Manager.