Jan 1, 20205 minArts, Culture and Music: Background Information“To be truly competitive, both nationally and internationally, we’re going to need to grow our creative capacity.” –Sam Adams, 2009 State...
Jan 1, 20201 minArts Liaison“Since overseeing the city's stewardship over arts and cultural programs and initiatives four years ago as a new commissioner, Adams has...
Jan 1, 20202 minOregon ArtPACWith Stan Penkin, Fred Ross, Chuck Clemans, Deffenbaugh, and Adams co-founded Oregon ArtPAC in 2007[i]. Oregon artPAC, which stands for...
Jan 1, 20202 minThe Portland Creative LaureateInspired by the tradition of naming of an American Poet Laureate, but wanting to open it up to all types of creatives, Adams gained City...