The arts are an essential element of a well-rounded educational experience, and teach valuable skills like self-awareness, empathy, public speaking, confidence, and media literacy. A proclamation for Arts in Education Week, to be celebrated September 8th through 14th, has been signed and certified by Governor Kate Brown. Lane Arts Council collaborated with Young Audiences of Oregon and SW Washington, The Arts Center Corvallis, Latino [...]
The next Arte LatiNext convening will be Wednesday, September 25th, 5-6:30pm at the 942 Olive Street building in Eugene. RSVP to stacey@lanearts.org or 541-485-2278. We are excited to welcome a very special guest: Francesco Lecce-Chong, Music Director and Conductor of the Eugene Symphony! Francesco will lead a conversation around ideas and collaborators for a new project they are planning, a production of Mexican-American [...]
Lane Arts Council announces $64,500 in grants to 22 community arts projects and arts organizations in the Eugene area. The Community Arts Grant program is funded by the City of Eugene Cultural Services Division and Banner Bank and administered by Lane Arts Council. Community Arts Grants provide funding to support community arts projects and programs that impact Eugene audiences, especially those who may face barriers to accessing or [...]
Applications for our Product Design Apprenticeships are available for the fall 2019 term. Students are welcome to apply for our fall 2019 term, but will not hear back on their application until Sept-Oct 2019. A group of apprentices created a mobile library for the Whiteaker neighborhood. Lane Arts Council's Design Arts Apprenticeships offers Lane County middle and high school [...]
Fiesta Cultural is Lane County’s largest celebration of Latinx arts and culture, featuring over forty events happening throughout Lane County from September through December. An initiative led by Lane Arts Council, Fiesta Cultural creates opportunities for inclusion through the arts, and engages the community in welcoming multicultural programs and events that highlight the rich diversity of Latinx arts, culture and [...]
Visual Arts Week (VAW) celebrates the visual arts by bringing together hundreds of local, regional, national and international artists through multiple visual platforms: gallery, contemporary and street art. Our vision is to celebrate and give visibility to the visual arts community by providing a platform for experimentation, creativity, and dialogue that strengthens our community’s quality of life and social well-being. [...]
Lane Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, hosts professional development workshops throughout each year. These professional development workshops and panel discussions support artists, creatives, arts professionals, and arts organizations to strengthen their capacity, expand their creative practices and realize their visions. Register here BUILDING A DYNAMIC AND PRODUCTIVE BOARD Tuesday, June 18th, 2019, 4-6pm | Hult Center, Studio Presented by Diane Lang, [...]
City of Eugene Cultural Services, Lane Arts Council, and Maude Kerns Art Center are partnering to host Visual Arts Week, August 2nd-9th, 2019. We are looking for YOU (artists and creatives alike) to submit ideas for pop-up experiences, workshops, and artist talks/panels. Visual Arts Week (VAW) celebrates the visual arts by bringing together hundreds of local, regional, national and [...]
Check out the following art and studio sale events happening in our community this holiday season! Whether purchasing art for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, these are some great spots to support local artists, enjoy original art, and celebrate the season. We will continue adding events throughout the fall and winter, so check back regularly for more! WhitPrint Holiday Show & Sale [...]
Grant Funding for Art Projects and Arts Organizations in Eugene Lane Arts Council accepting applications through May 2nd New Zone received funding in 2018 for a community mural project. Funded by the City of Eugene and Banner Bank, and administered by Lane Arts Council, the Community Arts Grant program creates opportunities for Eugene artists, and ensures diverse, accessible [...]