We may not have won the Google Fiber nod, but Portland, Oregon, is still among the first cities featured on Google Arts & Culture. Why did they choose Portland…?
Brian Ferriso, director and chief curator at the Portland Art Museum, shares some thoughts:
The city of Portland thrives on creativity in all its forms — I have lived here for 17 years and am proud to call it home. Portland is also home to a robust community of artists, makers and designers who find inspiration and meaning in our natural environment as well as a world-renowned culinary scene where chefs who express themselves through food bring new ideas to international cuisine. That’s why today the Portland Art Museum is announcing a new partnership with Google Arts & Culture as one of the 16 cultural institutions in Portland joining the platform today to celebrate our city.
With over 75 curated stories ranging from the city’s iconic Japanese garden to the longest running African Film Festival in the U.S. to Portland’s own Wendy Red Star, the new Portland hub offers a chance both for Portlanders to rediscover their backyard and for visitors to get to know the city for themselves. Visit goo.gle/ExplorePortland to start your own journey or read on to uncover more reasons to love Portland.
