News Releases

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

19 Oregon arts organizations receive Arts Learning grant awards

10/7/2019 | Arts Learning, | For Arts Organizations

Nineteen arts organizations will each receive $10,000 grant awards to support their educational projects in Oregon schools through $190,000 in FY2020 Oregon Arts Commission Arts Learning funding announced today.

“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 Commissioner Michael Dalton, who chaired the review panel. “The variety of funded projects demonstrates the capacity in which the arts can help students learn.”

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Michael Greer appointed to Oregon Arts Commission

9/5/2019 | For Individual Artists, | For Arts Organizations

Salem, Oregon – Michael Greer, the executive director of Oregon Ballet Theatre, has been appointed to the Oregon Arts Commission by Gov. Kate Brown.

Greer brings leadership experience from both the for-profit and non-profit worlds. As a former professional dancer and experienced executive, he enjoys using his diverse background to bring new ideas and innovative solutions to the performing arts. He also currently serves on the board of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition.

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Greg Pfarr’s “A Sense of Place” to be exhibited in the Governor’s Office Aug.7 – Sept. 26

7/31/2019 | Public Art, | Visual Arts, | For Individual Artists

Salem, Oregon – Corvallis artist Greg Pfarr will exhibit “A Sense of Place: Time, Memory and Imagination in the Pacific Northwest” in the Governor’s Office of the Capitol Building in Salem from Aug. 7 to Sept. 26. A “meet the artist” reception is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.

PDF icon 2019 Greg_Pfarr_Gov_Office_Release_final.pdf

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