Lane Arts Council Awarded NEA Grant for “Product of Eugene” Partnership with UO Department of Product Design UO Product Design student in action. Photograph by Charlie Litchfield. Lane Arts Council has been awarded a competitive Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to launch a new downtown initiative centered on product design. Utilizing apprenticeship [...]
The next time you visit Market of Choice, be sure to look for their Art Bags, which feature the work of commissioned local artists and support programs such as Lane Arts Council’s arts education programs. The newest bag in their limited-edition art bag series features artist Abbas Darabi. Striking and smart, these 100% recyclable, nonwoven, polypropylene reusable bags support the arts [...]
Tapping into Community: Arts Fundraiser at the Bier Stein Treat yourself to a pint at The Bier Stein while supporting the arts! On October 18th, all proceeds from a keg of ColdFire Brewing Company's Western Sun IPA will benefit Lane Arts Council. Join us from 5-8pm to meet our board and staff, learn about our programs, and enter to [...]
A listing of select grant opportunities currently available in Lane County and Oregon. Cultural Opportunity Grants Deadline: October 13, 2017 The Lane County Cultural Coalition offers Cultural Opportunity Grants to support cultural programs and projects, preserving and enhancing Lane County's diverse arts, heritage, and humanities efforts. Cultural Opportunity Grants are available to for-profit and nonprofit organizations and individuals to support [...]
Lane Arts Council announces $56,000 in grants to arts organizations and arts projects in the Eugene area. The Community Arts Grant Program is funded by the City of Eugene Cultural Services Division and administered by Lane Arts Council. The Community Arts Grants help ensure diverse and accessible arts opportunities and experiences for Eugene artists, audiences and participants. This year nine [...]
Saturday, August 26th, 5:00-9:00 (music 6:00-8:30) Elk Horn Brewery, 686 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401 Crawfish boil and music by Kelly Thibodeaux and Étouffée On August 26th, Elk Horn Brewery will host a concert and benefit event for music in schools, in memorial to Buddy Sawyer and benefiting Lane Arts Council. The evening will kick off at 5:00pm with a crawfish [...]
Students at Fairfield Elementary have been working closely with artist Steven Lopez on a permanent artwork for their school featuring the school mascot and mottos. Generously supported by Essex General Construction, the project brings Essex back to a school that they built just two years ago, but this time with paint brushes in hand. Students were heavily involved in the design and creation of [...]
Summer camp registration for 2017 is open for young people who live in the Fern Ridge area. Students will create works of art inspired by the Birds, Bugs and Beasts of the Fern Ridge area- this will include writing, drawing, clay, painting, and design projects. Register today for this fun and engaging program! Scholarships are available. Register Here Session [...]
En Español Lane Arts Council is pleased to announce the third year of Fiesta Cultural, a celebration of Latino art, culture, and heritage taking place September through December 2017. Fiesta Cultural is a county-wide initiative to increase opportunities for integration of Latino individuals into the broader community through the arts. If you or your organization is planning an event or [...]
Lane Arts Council celebrates arts education with visual art and live performances at Shadowfox Lane Arts Council presents a showcase of visual art and live performances by Lane Arts Council teaching artists, a special addition to the June 2nd First Friday ArtWalk. The month-long exhibition at Shadowfox (76 W Broadway) kicked off during the June ArtWalk, featuring visual art and live performances [...]