News Releases

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

Jovencio de la Paz’s “Every stitch in the world of flames” to be exhibited in the Governor’s Office Oct. 1 – Nov. 29

9/20/2018 | Public Art, | Visual Arts, | For Individual Artists

Salem, Oregon – Eugene artist Jovencio de la Paz will exhibit “Every stitch in the world of flames” in the Governor’s Office of the Capitol Building in Salem from Oct. 1 to Nov. 29.

PDF icon 2018 Jovencio_de_la_Paz_Gov_Office_Release_final.pdf

17 Oregon arts organizations receive arts learning grants

9/13/2018 | Arts Learning

A total of 17 Oregon arts organizations have received $10,000 awards totaling $170,000 in FY2019 Oregon Arts Commission Arts Learning grants to support projects across the state.

“We are delighted by the creativity and collaboration behind this year’s applications, and are confident that the education of students around the state will be enriched as a result,” said Arts Commission Chair Christopher Acebo, who chaired the review panel. “The variety of grant projects demonstrates the capacity in which art can help students learn.”

PDF icon FY2019 Arts Learning Grants release final.pdf

24 Oregon artists receive Career Opportunity Grants

8/23/2018 | Capacity Building, | Visual Arts, | For Individual Artists

Salem, Oregon – In the final competitive rounds of FY2018 Career Opportunity Grants, the Oregon Arts Commission, The Ford Family Foundation and The Oregon Community Foundation have collectively awarded $53,419 to 24 artists for career development projects. The awards include $18,469 from the Oregon Arts Commission; $22,400 in supplemental funding for nine artists through a partnership with The Ford Family Foundation; and $12,500 for four artists from The Oregon Community Foundation. Individual grants range from $800 to $8,350.

PDF icon COG FY2018 Round Three Release final.pdf

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