News Releases

An archive of news releases detailing the Arts Commission's developments, actions, and impact throughout Oregon. 

106 arts organizations to receive FY2023 Small Operating Grants

9/8/2022 | Accessibility, | Capacity Building, | Community Development, | For Arts Organizations

Salem, Oregon – Small grants that often make a large difference in ensuring arts access for Oregonians, especially in rural areas, have been awarded statewide to 106 arts organizations by the Oregon Arts Commission for FY2023. Awarded to arts organizations in virtually every region of the state, Small Operating Grants are designed to provide support to arts organizations with budgets under $150,000. Eligibility is limited to organizations who have operated as an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit for a minimum of two years and provide ongoing, sustained artistic programming and outreach programs. Each organization will receive $2,261.

PDF icon FY2023 Small Operating Grants final.pdf

24 Oregon arts organizations receive Arts Learning grant awards

8/26/2022 | Arts Learning, | For Arts Organizations

Twenty-four arts organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant award to illuminate the power of the arts for K-12 students through $240,000 in FY2023 Oregon Arts Commission Arts Learning funding, the Oregon Arts Commission announced today. All funded projects feature partnerships with Oregon schools reaching communities across the state.

PDF icon FY2023 Arts Learning Grants release final.pdf

Roberta Lavadour and Kamilah Long appointed to Oregon Arts Commission

8/22/2022 | Advocacy, | For Individual Artists, | For Arts Organizations

Salem, Oregon – Roberta Lavadour, the executive director of the Pendleton Center for the Arts, and Kamilah Long, founder and CEO of The Black Whole, have been appointed to the Oregon Arts Commission by Governor Kate Brown.

PDF icon Roberta Lavadour and Kamilah Long appointed to Arts Commission final.pdf

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