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RACC announces a more equitable funding plan for arts organizations in Portland
Posted February 7, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >> A major funder of arts and culture responds to existing disparities with a progressive investment model (Portland, Ore.) – The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), one of the city’s […]
The Regional Arts & Culture Council Announces New Executive Director
Posted November 13, 2018
Arts leader and innovator Madison Cario will join the staff in January FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, ORE. – Following extensive community-wide feedback and a comprehensive national search, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) announces […]
New mural materializing now on NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Posted October 17, 2018
Local artists channel Día de Muertos in next installment of Fresh Paint, a temporary murals program October 17, 2018 — PORTLAND, OR – Passersby can now see the newest work-in-progress from Fresh Paint, a temporary […]
RACC board elects new members and officers
Posted August 23, 2018
On July 1, Linda McGeady became RACC’s new board chair, succeeding Mike Golub who will serve as Chair Emeritus until June 30, 2019. McGeady is originally from Belfast, Ireland, and became a US Citizen 18 […]
Portland arts organizations receive special, one-time funding investment due to the City’s collection of past-due arts tax dollars
Posted July 16, 2018
PORTLAND, ORE — The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded a total of $2,464,000 to 52 arts organizations throughout the City of Portland thanks to the city’s efforts in collecting several years’ worth […]
88 local artists and arts organizations awarded total of $451,037 by Regional Arts & Culture Council
Posted May 29, 2018
Portland, Ore — The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $451,037 in project grants to 59 artists and 29 nonprofit organizations in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties. RACC’s project grants provide financial support […]
The Right Brain Initiative awarded $45,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts
Posted May 10, 2018
PORTLAND, ORE — National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants in its second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an […]
Meet our newest staff members
Posted January 31, 2018
RACC staff are a talented and passionate lot – and we are here to support you! You can meet the entire staff on our website here, and we wanted to take some extra time to […]