News Releases

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

Terri Warpinski’s “From Here to There" to be exhibited in the Governor’s Office June 4 – July 31

5/24/2018 | Public Art, | Visual Arts, | For Individual Artists

Salem, Oregon – Eugene artist Terri Warpinski will exhibit “From Here to There” in the Governor’s Office of the Capitol Building in Salem from June 4 to July 31. Warpinski’s artistic work reflects her longstanding interest in the traces of human activity embedded in landscape. Oregon’s abundance of natural open spaces—whether oceans, rivers, plains (sage or grass), lakes or desert (dunes, scrub lands, or playas)—have been the source of contemplation and inspiration for her photography for more than 30 years.

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26 Oregon artists receive Career Opportunity Grants

5/16/2018 | Grants, | Visual Arts, | For Individual Artists

Salem, Oregon – In the second of three competitive rounds of FY2018 Career Opportunity Grants, the Oregon Arts Commission, The Ford Family Foundation and The Oregon Community Foundation have collectively awarded $71,676 to 26 artists for career development projects. The awards include $23,676 from the Oregon Arts Commission; $20,000 in supplemental funding for 12 artists through a partnership with The Ford Family Foundation; and $28,000 for nine artists from The Oregon Community Foundation. Individual grants range from $673 to $6,500.

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Amanda Wojick’s “The space is always” to be exhibited in the Governor’s Office April 9 – May 31

4/9/2018 | Public Art, | Visual Arts

Salem, Oregon – Eugene artist Amanda Wojick will exhibit “The space is always” in the Governor’s Office of  the Capitol Building in Salem from April 9 to May 31.

Wojick’s work explores a collision of abstraction and everyday life. Using layered texture, vibrant colors and irregular shapes, she weaves together elements of painting, sculpture and collage. “The Space is Always” includes works inspired by common materials found within the space of her home. Her wobbly grids, shifting stacks and hand-cut assemblage reflect a precise yet precarious relationship to current events, space and time. This exhibition is made possible in part through the support of the MacDowell Colony and the Oregon Arts Commission.

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