Posted April 17, 2025
11 am – 1 pm, Sunday, May 4 Portland Institute for Contemporary Art 15 NE Hancock St, Portland, OR 97212 You’re invited to participate in the creation of a large-scale, permanent 2D public artwork for Portland International Airport (PDX)! Artist Kate Newby has been commissioned to create “The Sound of Trees,” a 76-foot-long mural […]
Posted March 25, 2025
Left: Portrait of Dyani White Hawk courtesy of the artist / Copyright Dyani White Hawk. Right: Portrait of Kate Newby ©Atsushi Nakamichi, Nacása & Partners Inc./ Courtesy of Fondation d’entreprise Hermès FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 25, 2025 Portland, OR — In collaboration with the Port of Portland, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) […]
Posted February 20, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR — February 20th, 2025. In collaboration with the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $1.2 million in arts funding to 275 Portland-based artists and arts and culture organizations. Of these recipients, 185 awardees are individual artists, 90 awardees are […]
Posted February 20, 2025
In partnership with the City or Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, RACC designed and administered the FY25 Portland Arts Project Grant (PAG) program to support the making and sharing of artistic work and the development of the arts community in Portland, Oregon. Individual artists, arts organizations, arts businesses, and other nonprofits applied for grant funding to support arts […]
Posted February 6, 2025
Alex Chiu‘s lenticular installation features the portraits of six Mill Park Elementary School students. Below are interviews with the parent(s) of each child. These interviews shed light on the family history of each child as well as the hopes and dreams each parent has for their child. The background patterns are related to the stories […]
Posted January 15, 2025
January 2nd marked a significant milestone for Portland as the newly elected City Council and restructured city government convened for their inaugural session in 2025. The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) proudly celebrated this momentous occasion by highlighting the transformative power of arts, culture, and humanities. The day began with music filling the North […]
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 year have not only been about building momentum for the future but also about responding to the critical shifts in […]
Posted October 22, 2024
**For Immediate Release** October 21, 2024 As the City of Portland’s November 2024 election approaches, the results of a comprehensive survey reveal that many candidates for mayor and City Council positions are committed to fostering arts and culture in the city. Conducted by a coalition of Portland arts leaders and organizations, in partnership with Oregon […]