The City of Portland gave a $125,000 grant to PICA for the Time Based Art Festival. The Oregonian estimates “the festival generates $400,000 for local businesses during its 10 days.”

The TBA is the yearly event I am most excited about in Portland. it used to be the PIFF, but the TBA is so much more challenging. Performance based art intimidates me, and last year I didn’t go to as many things as I should have. It’s also exciting to have people I know be a part of such an important city event.