Complete list of grants Awarded to Artists, Arts Organizations, and Artistic Projects in FY2018-19 Further details about awarded grants are available on our Awarded Grants page here. Grantee Grantee Type Grant Type Award Amount 45th Parallel Organization Project $5,000 Abreu, Manuel Individual Project $7,000 Adams-Santos, Stephanie Individual Professional Development $1,370 Advance Gender Equity in the […]
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Hank Willis Thomas and Intisar Abioto featured in a new public art project, In—Between
A new temporary public art project is being installed along the median strip on NE Holladay Street between the Oregon Convention Center and the new Hyatt Hotel and parking structure. As part of a new series called In—Between, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invited Portland-based artist Intisar Abioto and Brooklyn-based artist Hank Willis […]
A deep dive to review and strengthen RACC
by Madison Cario Since arriving in Portland nine months ago, my time has been filled with stories. Stories from artists, the community, our partners, our supporters and of course, some of our critics. I have heard an incredible range of anecdotes and ideas, I have listened to feedback, and I have enjoyed conversations around the […]
In memoriam: former RACC executive director Bill Bulick
Bill Bulick, who served as the executive director of the Metropolitan Arts Commission (MAC) and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) from 1989-1999, passed away on March 15, 2018 at the age of 65. He had been living with Parkinson’s Disease for many years. All of us at RACC extend our condolences to Bill’s family, […]
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RACC launches national search for new Executive Director
(Posted October 26, 2017) The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) Board of Directors, together with its executive search firm Koya Leadership Partners, today released the job description for a new Executive Director. Applications are being accepted now, with a goal of having the new Executive Director in place next spring. The position profile is […]
RACC awards Literature Fellowships to Samiya Bashir and Rene Denfeld
PORTLAND, ORE — The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is pleased to announce its 2017 Fellows in Literature – Portland writers Samiya Bashir and Rene Denfeld. RACC’s fellowship program honors local artists of high merit. Recipients receive a cash award of $20,000 to sustain or enhance their creative process. Samiya Bashir is a collaborative […]
RACC teams up with the The Standard to keep the Portland Building’s public art on display
As City Bureaus begin relocating their offices in advance of the Portland Building renovation RACC has also been working to find temporary storage for the many public art works that will be displaced during construction. Portlandia will stay put on the building’s west façade, but the iconic 35 foot high sculpture will be screened off […]