The annual ArtSpark fundraiser is underway to provide funding for artist residencies in the Eugene School District 4J. This year we offer supporters many ways to give and participate. ArtSpark Silent Auction, Raffle, and Wine Wall The ArtSpark 2022 silent auction and raffle is a celebration of Eugene's culture and arts community with dozens of items including art by [...]
Join the team at Lane Arts Council! Applications are now open for three part-time employment opportunities. Equity and Access Program Coordinator will lead and support community arts programs that are centered around equity and access to the arts including Fiesta Cultural, Arts & Culture Roundtables, Professional Development for Artists and Arts Organizations, Community Arts Grants and Artist Grants. Arts [...]
The Lane Arts Council Community Arts Program and Project Grants and Artist Grants are now open for applications, with a due date of April 15th. We will be hosting two information sessions for interested applicants on February 15th, 2022. Register for this opportunity to gain insight on the application process and ask questions you have about this year's grant [...]
Lane Arts Council announces $63,800 in grants to artists and arts organizations in the Eugene area through two local grant programs: the Community Arts Grant and the Artist Grant. The Community Arts Grant and Artist Grant programs are funded by City of Eugene Cultural Services Division and administered by Lane Arts Council. This year, Lane Arts Council focused the Community [...]
After a period of active recruitment through the summer and fall of 2021, Lane Arts Council welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors. The addition of new Board members expands Lane Arts Council’s Board to fifteen: Jess Hampton, Laura King, Rachel Knighten, Glenn Newland, Celeste Peterson, and Julie Winsel join Tina Rinaldi, John Park, Noah Woodward, Julie [...]
Our 2021 Fall Term Design Arts Apprenticeship students showcased their original designs at SparkLab as a part of December's First Friday Artwalk. Forty-one Lane County middle and high schoolers had the opportunity to work with professional designers from various industries this fall. Apprentices came up with innovative designs including upcycled fashion pieces, graphic design posters, hand-pulled prints, screen-printed T-shirts, [...]
Eugene Saturday Market's Holiday Market Inside at the Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene Thurs - Fri, Dec 23-24 Hours: 10am-6pm (closing at 4pm on Dec 24th) Website New Zone Gallery Holiday Store 110 E 11th Ave, Eugene Through December 31st Hours: Everyday from 12-6pm (except Christmas) Website Original works by artists [...]
Applications Due March 12th The Design Arts Apprenticeship program offers Lane County middle and high school students apprenticeship opportunities in various forms of design. Groups of 3-4 students are paired with a professional designer and work alongside them to understand the profession, explore specific ways to approach design, and begin creating on their own. In addition [...]
We are excited to announce that Ayisha Elliott, of Black Girl from Eugene, will be our facilitator for the next two Arts and Culture Roundtables. These roundtables will take place on November 9th and 16th from 4-6:30pm over Zoom and will focus on topics such as white saviorism, privilege, and understanding our connections between race and privilege. Ayisha Elliott [...]
2020-21 Artist Grant Recipient Jorah LaFleur Applications are now open for Lane Arts Council's two grant opportunities – the Community Arts Program Grant and the Artist Grant. Mark your calendar for our virtual informational sessions to learn more about each grant: Artist Grant Info Session: Tuesday, September 28th, 5-6pm Program Grant Info Session: Wednesday, September [...]