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Contact: Chris D'Arcy, Christine.t.darcy@state.or.us Oregon Arts Commission Announces FY2008 Grant Application Deadlines
Competitive Grants Available for Oregon Arts Groups and Artists
The Oregon Arts Commission has announced application deadlines for its annual funding programs that support Oregon arts organizations and artists. The following postmark deadlines have been established for FY2008 grant programs, offering support for arts activities that will occur between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008: Arts Services Grants support the services, activities, and outreach of local and regional arts councils and other organizations providing arts services that benefit Oregonians on a local or regional level. Grants for Art Learning support teaching and learning in and about the arts in K-12 schools and communities. Operating Support Grants support the operations of and public access to the programs of Oregon’s medium and large not-for-profit arts organizations. Arts Build Communities Grants support both local community arts projects and the involvement of the arts and artists in community development. Individual Artist Fellowships honor Oregon’s professional artists and their artistic achievements. Visual artists, craftspeople, photographers and designers are eligible to apply in this round of funding. * * * * * * * * * * * The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Economic Development Department in 1993; in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with General Funds appropriated by the Oregon Legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available at www.oregonartscommission.org
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