News Releases

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

165 arts organizations receive $1,271,840 in Operating Support awards

9/13/2022 | Capacity Building, | Community Development, | Grants, | For Arts Organizations

Salem, Oregon – Unrestricted awards totaling $1,271,840 will be distributed to 165 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s fiscal year 2023 Operating Support Program. There are 13 organizations new to the program this year due to a growing number of eligible organizations. Ranging from $3,000 to $ 25,000, the grant awards are available to nonprofit organizations with arts at the core of their mission and budgets over $150,000.

 

PDF icon FY2023 Operating Support awards announced final.pdf

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

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