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RACC updates – staff working remotely and resources
Posted March 13, 2020
As the country and world respond to coronavirus and the COVID-19 situation, RACC would like to share some information and resources. First and foremost, RACC is invested in the health and well-being of the artists, […]
Regional Arts & Culture Council sets course for new decade
Posted January 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >>Reorganization will focus resources and programs on artists and underserved communities PORTLAND, ORE – The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) today announced organization-wide changes to reflect a new vision and priorities. […]
Hank Willis Thomas and Intisar Abioto featured in a new public art project, In—Between
Posted December 16, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2019 Portland, Ore – A new temporary public art project has been installed along the median strip on NE Holladay Street between the Oregon Convention Center and the new Hyatt Hotel and parking structure. As part […]
Munta Mpwo paints new mural at Open Signal
Posted October 4, 2019
The artwork is the sixth to be commissioned as part of the “Fresh Paint” temporary murals program, in partnership with the Regional Arts & Culture Council Portland, Ore. — A new mural is going […]
Michihiro Kosuge’s installation Contemplative Place has been relocated to Leach Botanical Garden; public dedication event planned for September 6
Posted August 27, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2019 Portland, Ore – The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), Leach Botanical Garden and Portland’s Russo Lee Gallery are pleased to announce a dedication event for Northwest sculptor Michihiro […]
RACC launches new Project Grants category: Catalyst
Posted May 1, 2019
>>The goal is to provide a new entry point and a simpler application for artists and organizations that have not yet received a RACC project grant. One of RACC’s most important responsibilities is to […]
Fresh Paint brings new mural to Northeast Portland
Posted March 29, 2019
Artists Maria Rodriguez, Bizar Gomez and Anke Gladnick have finished painting a new mural on the exterior wall of Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center on NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at Graham Street […]
Portable Works Collection: New Artworks for the Gladys McCoy Building
Posted March 27, 2019
New Artworks for the Gladys McCoy Building The new Multnomah County Health Department Headquarters PORTLAND, ORE —The Regional Arts & Culture Council is proud to announce the purchase of 99 new small to medium scale […]