The RACC Announcement page consists of all entries which RACC posts on its website on a daily basis – including all current opportunities like grants, open positions, calls to artists, etc. Other entries might include important media stories on the arts, advocacy alerts, or general news from the art community.
To submit a listing, please follow the link to Submit a Community Listing.
Entries below are listed in date posted order, starting with the most recent.
Posted November 12, 2019
by Maya Vivas As an artist, community member, and co-director of a small non-profit arts organization (Ori Gallery), I’ve not only experienced what it’s like to navigate the Portland arts scene as a person holding […]
Posted November 1, 2019
by Taryn Sauer When we invest in the creativity of our youth, we open doors to fundamental facets of learning and self-discovery. This is exactly what Color Outside the Lines has been involved in for […]
Posted October 29, 2019
The City of Portland has hired Giyen Kim to serve as the new City Arts Program Manager. With a public service career spanning nearly two decades, Giyen’s diverse background includes work in affordable housing, environmental […]
Posted October 4, 2019
The artwork is the sixth to be commissioned as part of the “Fresh Paint” temporary murals program, in partnership with the Regional Arts & Culture Council Portland, Ore. — A new mural is going […]
Posted October 1, 2019
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 […]
Posted September 3, 2019
by Patricia Vázquez Gómez Editor’s Note: In August, RACC co-hosted a workshop for emerging mural artists with Mural Arts Philadelphia, which was followed by our Art Spark summer event. We asked one of the […]
Posted August 27, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2019 Portland, Ore – The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), Leach Botanical Garden and Portland’s Russo Lee Gallery are pleased to announce a dedication event for Northwest sculptor Michihiro […]
Posted July 31, 2019
In a city known for murals, how do you get your foot (or art) through a door when you’re an emerging artist of color? Fresh Paint, a partnership between RACC’s Public Art Murals program and Open […]
