News Releases

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

Tabarjah Neal of Klamath Falls named Oregon’s Poetry Out Loud champion; Emma Fang of West Linn named runner up

3/15/2021 | Arts Learning

Salem, Oregon –Tabarjah Neal of Klamath Falls, a senior at Oregon Charter Academy, is the 2021 Oregon Poetry Out Loud state champion. Neal was one of 12 statewide high school students who competed at Saturday’s Virtual Poetry Out Loud State Contest. She advances to the national Poetry Out Loud competition, to be held virtually on May 2 (semifinals) and May 27 (finals).

Emma Fang, a sophomore at West Linn High School, was named runner up. If Neal is unable to participate in the national competition Fang would be invited to represent Oregon.

PDF icon 2021 Poetry Out Loud winners release final.pdf

‘These funds give me hope:’ Oregon artists share impact of recent relief funding

2/18/2021 | Capacity Building, | Economic Impact, | Grants, | For Individual Artists

Salem, Oregon – “Before I even opened the email, I exhaled a sigh of relief,” said Eryk Donovan of Portland, one of 646 Oregon artists to receive an Artist Relief Program grant award from the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.

“When you are weighed down, and every step is a struggle, anything that lightens the burden is an immeasurable gift,” added Donovan, one of dozens of awarded artists who shared stories of impact and gratitude with the Arts Commission.

PDF icon Artists share impact of Relief Program final.pdf

97 arts organizations receive FY2021 Small Operating Grants

2/11/2021 | Capacity Building, | Grants, | For Arts Organizations

Small grants that often make a large difference in ensuring arts access for Oregonians, especially in rural areas, have been awarded to 97 statewide arts organizations by the Oregon Arts Commission for FY2021.

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 two years or more and provide ongoing, sustained artistic programming and outreach programs. Each organization received $1,159.

PDF icon FY2021 Small Operating Grants final.pdf

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