Posted June 25, 2025
On Thursday, June 12th, Multnomah County adopted a budget that included a $300,000 cut to the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s (RACC) core county community program funding. These cuts are the result of Amendment #11 […]
Posted June 11, 2025
Funding from Multnomah County enables RACC to empower local creativity in our county, creating entry points for underserved communities when other resources aren’t available. As a tri-county arts economy, the proposed cuts to Multnomah County’s […]
Posted May 21, 2025
In the wake of devastating federal decisions that have shuttered the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and amid mounting concern over targeted attacks on the […]
Posted April 25, 2025
The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) stands in deep solidarity with our national and local partners as the arts and culture sector faces yet another wave of uncertainty—this time at the federal level. We […]
Posted December 18, 2024
As we close out 2024, we reflect on a year of transformation and adaptation. In this time of change, one thing remains clear: RACC’s role in the regional arts landscape is evolving. Our efforts this […]
Posted April 2, 2024
As a pivotal player in the regional arts and culture landscape across greater Portland for the past 28 years, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is proud to reaffirm our mission, impact, and resonance […]
Posted November 20, 2023
Thoughts by Laura Strieb, AEP6 Coordinator On Monday, November 6th, local arts leaders, and city and county officials gathered for a fabulous night where we were joined by Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research at […]
Posted October 27, 2023
The 8th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index from SMU DataArts Compiles List of 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities Across the U.S., Based on Measures of Per Capita Supply, Demand and Government Support for the Arts. SMU […]
