Portland Art Museum

1119 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR

Portland Art Museum

1119 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR

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Capacity: 1,000 people

About Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum's landmark campus, located in the heart of the cultural district along beautiful downtown Park Blocks, is an unforgettable event location. From low-key affairs to all-out extravaganzas, the Museum's fully functional, historical spaces include two ballrooms, an outdoor sculpture mall, meeting rooms, auditorium, and other richly appointed rooms. Discover an array of possibilities for guests lists ranging from a few dozen to a thousand.

Event Spaces

Kridel Grand Ballroom

Maximum Capacity: 1000
Ballroom

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Kridel Grand Ballroom

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Ballroom | Maximum Capacity: 1000

The Kridel Grand Ballroom (9,000 square feet, including the foyer & full-size stage within the ballroom) is the largest event space at the Museum. The room can accommodate up to 560 guests at 60” banquet rounds (10 guests/table) as well as a 20’ x 24’ dance surface (if desired). The full-size stage lends itself to live presentations or performances of many kinds, and our extensive lighting truss can support audio/visual elements of an astonishing variety. The Grand Ballroom can seat up to 900+ theater style, 400 seated classroom style, or 1,000+ at a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 560 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 400 People

Reception
Capacity: 900 People

Theater
Capacity: 1000 People

Amenities

Portable Walls

Features

Floor Covering: Carpet

Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom

Maximum Capacity: 500
Ballroom

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Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom

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Ballroom | Maximum Capacity: 500

The Fields Sunken Ballroom (4500 square feet) features the strongest “Museum character” of any of our event spaces, including soaring Roman columns, statuary, and frieze panels. There’s a substantial mezzanine level that can be incorporated as additional function space, or just a quiet level to step away from the main meeting. The Sunken Ballroom can accommodate up to 220 guests at 60” banquet rounds (10 guests/table) with a dance surface of 16’ x 20’ (if desired). The Sunken Ballroom can seat up to 450 guests seated theater style, 220 guests seated classroom style, or 500+ for a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 220 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 100 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 500 People

Theater
Capacity: 400 People

Amenities

Dance Floor

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: This ballroom features soaring Roman columns, statuary, and frieze panels. The substantial mezzanine level can be incorporated as additional function space, or just a quiet level to step away from the main event.
Floor Covering: Carpet

Andreé R. Stevens Board Room

Fixed Board Room

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Andreé R. Stevens Board Room

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Fixed Board Room

The Andree R. Stevens Room (980 square feet) is a small board room, located just adjacent to the Whitsell Auditorium. The Stevens Room can seat 50 guests theater style, 40 guests classroom style, or about 70 at a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

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Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The Andree R. Stevens Room (980 square feet) is a small board room, located just adjacent to the Whitsell Auditorium. The Stevens Room can seat 50 guests theater style, 40 guests classroom style, or about 70 at a standing reception.
Special Features: Adjacent to the Whitsell Auditorium (where food & beverage are strictly prohibited) the Stevens Room is the best solution for basic break service for events in the Whitsell.

Whitsell Auditorium

Maximum Capacity: 376
General Event Space

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Whitsell Auditorium

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 376

The Whitsell Auditorium, in addition to being a fully functioning 376 seat theater, is equipped for any multimedia presentation or event. The site of most lectures and speaking engagements, the Whitsell is an understated gem at the heart of the Museum.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 376 People

Theater
Capacity: 376 People

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Sondland/Durant Trustee Room

Maximum Capacity: 60
General Event Space

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Sondland/Durant Trustee Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 60

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 50 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 60 People

Reception
Capacity: 60 People

Amenities

Features

Special Features: For Corporate Members only.

Miller Gallery

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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Miller Gallery

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 100 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 175 People

Amenities

Features

Sculpture Mall

Maximum Capacity: 1200
Outdoor Venue

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Sculpture Mall

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 1200

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 500 People

Reception
Capacity: 1200 People

Amenities

Features

Neighborhood

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Fully Equipped Kitchen
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 1000

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