SE Uplift Welcomes New Tenant at Tabor Commons!
SE Uplift wants to congratulate Vibe of Portland for its successful proposal for the Tabor Commons space and welcome our new Neighbor! The SE Uplift’s Executive Committee unanimously approved their 24 month occupancy of the space as recommended by the selection committee on April 19th. SE Uplift is pleased that, not only will we be welcoming an established and viable organization to the space, but that Vibe of Portland also aligns with what we heard the Community wants to see in the space.
More about our new Neighbor!
Founded in 2007, Vibe of Portland has provided quality art and music education programs for more than 3,500 students in the Portland Metro area and provides programs and classes to people of all ages. Vibe’s Art Studio has been located in SE Portland since March 2011, and will be relocated to the Tabor Commons space where it will have greater visibility and be able to expand its programming. The Vibe Art Studio emphasizes high quality art materials, fine art techniques and multicultural art history. In addition to quarterly classes, Vibe hosts several summer Art camps, workshops, open studios, birthday parties and family engagement activities that are offered throughout the year. The Art Studio served over 400 students last year. Vibe serves students throughout Portland and specifically with the SE Community with many students coming from Atkinson Elementary and volunteers from Franklin High School. The Vibe Art Studio ensures that all students have access to quality arts education and provides scholarships at all classes and camps to make sure there are no financial barriers to attend Vibe offerings.
To learn more about Vibe of Portland go here.