beaverton arts foundation

Serving as a catalyst for increasing access to the arts across the community, the Beaverton Arts Foundation invests in projects and programs that impact lives and enrich the human experience. In addition to supporting local artistic and cultural programs through the Annual Mayors Ball and grants/scholarships, the Beaverton Arts Foundation manages the campaign to build the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Opening in 2021, the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts will be a state-of-the-art, world-class multidisciplinary performing and visual arts center, the first of its kind to be built in the Portland-metro area in more than 30 years. It will serve as a public venue capable of knitting together our vibrant, global community, creating personal, cultural and economic growth, as well as increased civic pride and engagement. The idea for a performing arts center in the heart of Beaverton was first conceived in the late 90s by then-City Councilor and now current Mayor of Beaverton Denny Doyle. After years of championing this dream and vision, Mayor Doyle found an ally and kindred spirit in local business leader and philanthropist Pat Reser, for whom the center is named. The Patricia Center for the Arts will be nestled adjacent to The Round in Beavertons Central District, accompanied by a public parking structure and just steps away from light-rail transit.