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Regional Arts & Culture Council endorses the CREATIVE Act (Capital, Repairs, and Employment for Art Talent to Improve Visibility Everywhere) Introduced by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR1)

Posted October 31, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31 2022 Regional Arts & Culture Council endorses the CREATIVE Act (Capital, Repairs, and Employment for Art Talent to Improve Visibility Everywhere) Introduced by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR1) Portland, Oregon — […]

The Regional Arts & Culture Council to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ Study

Posted May 17, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2022  AEP6 EXTENDED through June 23rd, 2023 Data Collection for Most Comprehensive Study of Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry has begun in May Portland, Oregon — The […]

Artist Zeinab Saab, Pays Homage to Childhood Memories in Fresh Paint Mural

Posted April 6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2022 Catch the artist at work at Open Signal’s building on NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Artist Zeinab Saab pays homage to the intimacy of porch conversations with their […]

The Regional Arts & Culture Council supports an Equitable Arts Education for All

Posted February 23, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 23, 2022 A Response to School Districts across our Region Portland, Ore. – The impacts of the global pandemic have had profound effects on our entire society. As families and communities look […]

RACC Endorses Oregon House Bill 4040 sponsored by Representative Rob Nosse (District 42) and Senator Akasha Lawrence-Spence (District 18)

Posted February 7, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2022  Portland, OR –  The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) joins fellow arts and cultural organizations, City Councils, the City of Portland, Counties, Legislators, and individuals across Oregon in […]

National Endowment for the Arts awards $500,000 grant to Regional Arts & Culture Council

Posted November 19, 2021

Funding will enhance RACC grantmaking for Clackamas, Washington county artists, and art organizations The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) will receive a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the […]

Portland Artist Jose Ruiz Valentine Selected for Fresh Paint Mural

Posted October 20, 2021

See his design come to life on Open Signal’s building on MLK Blvd. Every day thousands of people pass by Open Signal’s building on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at Graham Street. Pass by the […]

Regional Arts & Culture Council Announces Leadership Transition

Posted September 30, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT Heather Nelson Kent Communications Manager, Regional Arts & Culture Council 503-823-5426 hnkent@racc.org Executive Director Madison Cario Departs for Bay Area Arts Enterprise The Board of Directors of the Regional Arts & Culture Council […]