Who We Are

Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, providing services across the Pacific Northwest.

Our mission is to advance street art culture by empowering artists to activate the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play.

Since 2012, PSAA has transformed the Pacific Northwest's public art landscape through hundreds of mural projects, educational programs, and community events that make art accessible to all. We provide street artists with essential resources, professional development, and networking opportunities while advocating for more equitable and inclusive policies with civic leaders and stakeholders. By fostering place-based programs and partnerships, we create vibrant communities where art thrives and artists flourish.

Network. Build platforms that support the networking, involvement, and nurturing of a diverse community of local, regional, and international artists. Connect artists with community members, businesses, and corporations to involve the public and facilitate commissioned work, collaborative projects, and volunteer opportunities.

Educate. Educate the public about the history and significance of street art. Make street art more accessible to the general public by providing access to resources, interpretive tours, educational materials, and forums.

Research. Document and preserve the rich heritage of public art by educating the public of its importance and involving communities in restoring historic murals. Compile, collect, and publish empirical data on street art to promote progressive urban policies which support this craft and artistic community.

Organize. Organize events and artistic interventions which focus on the creation of collaborative street art, building awareness, and appreciation of street art and related traditions.

EXECUTIVE Director

TIFFANY CONKLIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tiffany Conklin co-founded Portland Street Art Alliance in 2012 alongside Board President Tomás Valladares, bringing a distinctive vision that bridges art, urban planning, and community engagement. With a background that uniquely positions her to lead a public arts organization, Tiffany holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology & Sociology (BA, University of South Florida) and Urban Studies with a specialty in Public Space (MA, Portland State University). Her 20+ years in research, including positions at Nielsen and as a project manager at Portland State University's Survey Research Lab, inform PSAA's data-driven, community-centered approach to public art. Tiffany leverages this expertise to ensure that PSAA's work reflects authentic community voices and creates meaningful engagement in public spaces. As Executive Director, Tiffany oversees all organizational operations, from commissioned artworks and community art projects to educational programming, public policy consultation, and innovative public engagement initiatives that transform how communities interact with art in their everyday environments.

STAFF & CONSULTANTS

JACQUELINE BELLIVEAU | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

After working over 30 years in the IT and Human Resources fields, Jacqueline retired and now assists PSAA with administrative work.

JACK LEVY | Legal Advisor

Jack represents contractors and design professionals in litigation and transactions. He assists PSAA pro-bono with contracts and other legal issues. Jack is a big advocate for the arts, calling PSAA’s Taylor Electric Project his “happy place.”

THOMAS LUEBBE | IT support specialist

After working as a Technical Product Marketing Manager and other varied roles within the IT field, Thomas now assists PSAA part time with IT support and database management.

BOARD OF Directors

Galen MALCOLM | FOUNDING MEMBER

Galen Malcolm’s art practice includes abstract and gestural forms, characters, and wildstyle lettering. Galen manages rotating public art spaces in Portland and has long standing connections in the community. Galen completed a Bachelors in Liberal Studies, Sociology & Graphic Design at Portland State University. Galen has assisted PSAA since its founding and continues to support community project site logistics. 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement

Street art, by its nature, is an inclusive artform that celebrates, promotes, and reflects the achievements and messages of community artists from diverse cultures, heritages, and backgrounds. Street art provides access to artistic expression for the entire community, not just a privileged few who have access to museums, galleries, and private collections of art.    

As a starting point, each of our board members, employees, and volunteers are required to value and respect each other, artists, and others with whom we engage with in our work, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, income level, or disability.  We commit to address instances of disrespect and intolerance where we find them.  We value diversity, inclusion, and equity when filling roles on our board of directors and hiring contractors.  

But more than words, diversity, inclusion, and equity are foundational to the street art and culture that PSAA helps create and support. We seek to work with persons from diverse and underrepresented communities when engaging artists and others in our projects.  Through our educational programs and community outreach, we strive to provide educational opportunities that dispel myths and stereotypes about street art culture and those who drive it. We are not afraid to challenge systemic inequities with the artistic messaging we create and help promote.  We advocate for diverse and underrepresented artists in the communities we serve. We celebrate and embrace differences. We seek to promote artwork through our projects that provides voice to diverse perspectives, artwork that promotes messages championing diversity, inclusion, and equity.   

PSAA Non-Discrimination Policy

Portland Street Art Alliance does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Portland Street Art Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Policy on Non-Involvement in Active Criminal Cases

This policy outlines Portland Street Art Alliance's stance on refraining from involvement in active criminal cases to ensure that we remain impartial, mission-focused, and compliant with applicable laws and ethical standards. As an arts nonprofit, PSAA prioritizes our resources and efforts toward achieving our mission. Support will not extend to legal advocacy, commentary, or intervention in legal processes. In alignment with our values and to maintain neutrality, PSAA does not engage in, comment on, or provide support for matters related to active criminal investigations, prosecutions, or proceedings. While we empathize with individuals impacted by criminal cases, any assistance provided will focus exclusively on areas directly aligned with our mission. Any inquiries related to active criminal cases will be referred to legal counsel or designated representatives, ensuring all responses are consistent with this policy. This policy does not preclude PSAA from addressing broader systemic issues that intersect with our mission, provided such efforts do not pertain to specific, active criminal cases. If legally required (e.g., through subpoena or court order), PSAA will cooperate with law enforcement or judicial authorities, while maintaining compliance with applicable privacy and confidentiality laws.

Confidentiality Policy

Portland Street Art Alliance is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals we work with. Information shared with us in the course of our work, including personal, artistic, or organizational details, will be treated with the utmost care and discretion. Confidential information is stored securely, with access limited to a small set of authorized personnel only. Electronic and physical records are managed in compliance with applicable data protection laws. PSAA provides training to staff and representatives on confidentiality practices and the handling of sensitive information. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or affiliation. PSAA does not voluntarily provide information to law enforcement or other governmental authorities unless legally obligated to do so (e.g., through a valid subpoena or court order). In the event of a legal request for information, the organization will consult with our legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws while safeguarding the rights and confidentiality of the affected parties.

Conflict of Interest & Whistle Blower Policies Available Upon Request

WITH GRANTS AND SPONSORship SUPPORT FROM

Additional Sponsors: Benjamin R. and Elaine M. Whiteley Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation, Alex G Nason Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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