MEPAA received funding in 2019 for the Grrrlz Rock Festival. The Community Arts Project Grant prioritizes projects that emphasize accessibility to underserved audiences and provide arts programming that takes place in the City of Eugene. Individuals, groups, and organizations can apply for projects happening between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Competitive project proposals demonstrate strategies for [...]
Call for Makers: Apply by March 27th Produced by ArtCity Eugene, Maker Fest 2020 is a community celebration of our local makers and the special legacy they represent for our community. Maker Fest will take place in Downtown Eugene on Broadway and Willamette Streets during our June First Friday ArtWalk. With the streets closed to traffic and space opened up for booths and Maker [...]
Design Arts Apprenticeship Apply by March 15th! Applications are now open for spring term of Lane Arts Council's Design Arts Apprenticeship Program! Spring term will run April 13th through June 21st, and applications are due March 8th, 2020. The application is available in English and Spanish at https://lanearts.org/arts-apprenticeships/. Lane Arts Council's Design Arts Apprenticeship program offers Lane County middle and high [...]
ArtSpark Ignites Opportunities for Kids to Make Art in Schools ArtSpark Auction & Gala: April 24th, 2020 at The Shedd Institute Tickets here or call (541) 485-2278 Through the ArtSpark initiative, a project of Lane Arts Council, The Rotary Club of Eugene, Eugene Education Foundation, and Eugene School District 4J, over 7,400 4J elementary students have worked hands-on with a professional artist in the classroom this school [...]
MEPAA received Community Arts Grant funding in 2019 for the Grrrlz Rock Festival. Attend this free informational session to ask questions and learn specifics about two grants and their application process: our Community Arts Grant project grant (3:30-5pm) and our new Artist Grant (5:30-7pm). Community Arts Project Grant Info Session Wednesday, March 11, 3:30-5:00pm Maude Kerns Art Center [...]
Erik Sandgren, Karin Clarke Gallery Explore the Downtown Eugene art scene during our March 6th First Friday ArtWalk! Take the guided tour and follow the host to hear from the featured artists, or explore the other galleries and venues from 5:30-8pm on your own. This event happens rain or shine, and is always free! This ArtWalk is guest-hosted by [...]
Lane Arts Council and Florence Regional Arts Alliance present the first series of artist professional development workshops in Florence! Lane Arts Council regularly hosts professional development workshops and panel discussions that support artists, arts professionals, and arts organizations to strengthen their capacity and realize their vision. Register here Unleash Your Creative Potential: Transforming Fear into Action Tuesday, January 21st, 10am-12pm Presenter: Liora Sponko, Executive Director, [...]
Wednesday, February 26th, 11:45am-2:30 pm Eugene Public Library (100 W 10th Ave), Bascom-Tykeson Room Grant-makers offering more than $5 million in funding for the coming year participate in the Oregon Cultural Trust's 2020 "Conversations with Funders and Partners," an informal information session that enables grant seekers to learn about funding programs available and discuss their projects and programming. Representatives from [...]
This January through March, Lane Arts Council is teaming up with the Willamette Resources & Educational Network to offer unique science-based arts programs with teaching artists Jess Graff and Linnea Lortsher. For a small additional cost per classroom, schools can add a science educator to their artist residency experience! This collaboration between the artist, scientist, and classroom will connect students with our Willamette Valley waterways [...]
All are invited to join the family of Catherine Meeks at Maude Kerns Art Center for a special showing of her art and dedication of the Catherine Meeks Arts Education Fund. Family and friends invite you to experience Catherine’s creative spirit, share food, drink, and stories, and join in launching Lane Arts Council’s new Catherine Meeks Arts Education Fund in [...]