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The RACC Announcement page consists of all entries which RACC posts on its website on a daily basis – including all artist opportunities like grants, jobs, calls to artists, etc. Other entries might include important media stories on the arts, advocacy alerts, or general news from the art community.
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Entries below are listed in date posted order, starting with the most recent.
Posted March 31, 2021
Ashley Mellinger strives to “re-imagine traditional narratives and include marginalized voices in ways that are not centered on their identities and, specifically, the trauma associated with their experiences. I am particularly committed to telling stories in the spirit of afro-futurism.” Her artistic practice straddles both theatre and film. She co-founded Desert Island Studios to increase […]
Posted March 30, 2021
Valerie Yeo is a psychologist in her “day job” and, she says, “an artist in all parts of my life.” A visual artist primarily working with ink, watercolor, and acrylic mediums, her series, Waves, painted in acrylic on 8″ x 8″ canvas panels, captures, as she says, “the collective trauma of 2020.” It made her […]
Posted March 30, 2021
Artist Julian Saporiti describes collaborating with community group Portland Taiko, to create Orient Oregon. “It was a historical song/film work composed against the backdrop of 2020. Through music it highlights the often invisible story of early Japanese American immigrants who worked as shopkeepers, loggers, farmers, and more. Over the course of a century, they endured […]
Posted March 26, 2021
A message from Madison Cario, Executive Director, Regional Arts & Culture Council Play the video. 2020 was a year like no other in RACC’s 49-year history. Through the lens of a devastating pandemic, we learned anew that arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities are, and will continue to be, essential in our state, our nation, […]
Posted March 24, 2021
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TODAY Join with us, many arts and culture organizations from around the state, and the Cultural Advocacy Coalition, for this year’s virtual Advocacy Day. Advocate for the arts from wherever you call home. Find links to the lineup of special guests, a fabulous training, and the premiere of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition’s new look. Register today and stay tuned for more details! […]
Posted March 22, 2021
Development Director Position Summary Job Title: Development Director Reports to: Co-founder/Producing Artistic Director Direct Reports: Development Associate and contract grant writer(s) Position Type: Full Time Exempt or Three Quarter Time for flexibility Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 General Summary Responsible for the development and implementation of Portland Playhouse’s overall fundraising strategies, the coordination of fundraising […]
Posted March 22, 2021
The application is open for all people involved in artistic projects, without limit of age (but +18). The artists that apply will be free to stay and manage their project as they feel, with no schedule. As an artist, you can enjoy the inspiration that comes from the city and its surroundings. We aim to […]
Posted March 19, 2021
Interpretation services available, email info@racc.org Servicio de interpretación disponible | Предоставляются услуги переводчика | Có dịch vụ thông dịch | 通訳サービスあり The Regional Arts & Culture Council seeks proposals for design, fabrication and installation of new artwork in Errol Heights Park. The budget for the commission comes from the City of Portland’s Percent for Art Program […]
Posted March 11, 2021
Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for one of 6-8 self-directed, resourced residency spaces in Green Olive Arts’ sunny studios in beautiful Tetouan, Morocco. Between grand views of the Rif Mountains and the busy labyrinth of the ancient Arab walled medina, the visual inspiration and warm hospitality are sure to inspire. Shared (2 […]
Posted March 11, 2021
Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for one of 6-8 self-directed, resourced residency spaces in Green Olive Arts’ sunny studios in beautiful Tetouan, Morocco. Between grand views of the Rif Mountains and the busy labyrinth of the ancient Arab walled medina, the visual inspiration and warm hospitality are sure to inspire. Shared (2 […]
Posted March 9, 2021
Article by Bruce Poinsette (update March 30, 2021) Images by Intisar Abioto For many, it might feel as if an eternity has passed since the announcement and installation of the In—Between project. RACC’s press release for the collaboration between Intisar Abioto and Hank Willis Thomas was published on Dec. 16, 2019. Since then, the COVID-19 […]
Posted March 3, 2021
This summer, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and with swift momentum behind the Black Lives Matter movement, many rallied together to protest racial injustice across the nation and here in our own city. Throughout the resistance in Portland, the recently completed Multnomah County Central Courthouse on Southwest First Avenue in downtown […]
Posted March 3, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2021 Rose City Park Elementary School third-grader announced winner Portland, OR – The Regional Arts & Culture Council and the City of Portland’s Arts Oversight Committee are delighted to announce the winner of the 2021 Arts Education and Access Fund (AEAF) Logo Competition. The competition challenged students to reimagine the […]
Posted March 2, 2021
Rose City Park Elementary third-grader selected We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2021 Arts Education and Access Fund (AEAF) Logo Competition. The competition challenged students to reimagine the original logo to illustrate how the fund supports the community and showcase students who benefit from arts education in school. Arts education helps children […]
Posted February 26, 2021
Posted February 17, 2021
Mami Takahashi is an artist with SUPPORT BEAM, a new RACC grant program supporting artists’ long term creative practice and livelihood. These works are part of my “Seeing You/Seeing Me” project. “Seeing You/Seeing Me,” (previously titled “Hiding and Observing”) is an ongoing project in which I use mirrored domes to hide my body or face […]
Posted February 12, 2021
Interpretation services available, email info@racc.org Servicio de interpretación disponible | Предоставляются услуги переводчика | Có dịch vụ thông dịch | 通訳サービスあり Art Purchase Opportunity Artists from Oregon & Washington can add to the vitality of Portland’s Public Art Collection by submitting portable scale two dimensional works for purchase by the Regional Arts & Culture Council. Types […]
Posted February 10, 2021
Looking for a film studio that you can actually afford to rent? Desert Island Studios offers tiered rates per your production needs with hourly, half-day, and full-day prices. There is also a production package available for helping with your gear needs. For even more access, you can rent a desk in the co-working space and […]
Posted February 5, 2021
2021 Urban Sketching Workshops Program provides educational opportunities for urban sketchers around the world, using their local sites and culture as inspiration and the classroom. Topics range from composition, watercolor techniques, drawing people on the move, perspective, and architectural drawing. Scholarships available.
Posted February 3, 2021
Artists awarded Support Beam commissions are giving us small windows into their work, processes, and personal stories. In their own voices, hear more from these inspiring artists. Support Beam funding from Multnomah County Percent For Art and PDXCARES. Follow along at #RACCSupportBeam on Instagram. Teressa White “I want Native people to feel stillness; a moment where they can connect with […]