Conservation of Acrobatic Dogs and Hadlock Field Family
Portland
Summary
A new assessment of all 60 artworks in the city's collection identified condition issues and set maintenance priorities over four years. The committee was scheduled to consider which projects to prioritize, backed by roughly $100,000 in set-aside and FY27 funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $100,000 is being put toward conservation and maintenance, including $66,000 from FY27 CIP funds.
Everyone who enjoys public art around the city, since the pieces will be better maintained.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Art Committee - Oct 21, 2026
Two beloved sculptures are getting professional conservation this fall — the wooden Acrobatic Dogs at the Jetport and the sculpture outside Hadlock Field — for $3,400 total, before winter weather closes the window.
Public Art Committee - Aug 19, 2026
A new assessment of all 60 artworks in the city's collection identified condition issues and set maintenance priorities over four years. The committee was scheduled to consider which projects to prioritize, backed by roughly $100,000 in set-aside and FY27 funds.
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