 |  Between October 1st and 8th, Days of Culture will be celebrated at more than 500 events around the state. Many are free; most are family friendly; all represent the lively cultural expression that happens every day in our communities. Find all event listings at http://www.oregondaysofculture.org — and while you’re there (between October 1-31), submit your photo of Oregon culture for the chance to win the Grand Prize of $1,000 in cash, fancy cameras, and other fabulous prizes.  Over the last month, I’ve been writing to share updates on our annual Arts Summit that will be taking place on October 5, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Today, I want to share some early results we’re seeing in this year’s group of attendees. It reinforces our belief that this year’s theme – The Currency of Connection – would resonate with arts and cultural leaders across the state. Continue reading Update from Oregon Arts Commission on Oct 5 Oregon Arts Summit  Last week, you received an early bird invitation to the Oregon Arts Summit 2011. The initial response to our announcement has been great and we don’t want you to miss out on your 20% early bird discount of $60 that ends today, Friday, September 2. After that, the price will be $75 per individual.
If you’ve already registered, please consider forwarding this e-mail to a colleague or friend you think would benefit from this event.
If you haven’t, go to http://www.Regonline.com/OregonArtsSummit2011 to secure your spot now. Remember that we’re offering additional discounts for groups (10% off), travel, and substitute teachers. Click the link above for complete details!
We’ve also provided an update on the latest additions to the Summit agenda below. This is a must read if you’re still unsure if you want to attend OR if you’ve already registered and want to learn more about the day. Continue reading An Important Update About Summit Discounts, Speakers And Workshops  Beginning October 1st, submit a photograph that captures resonant elements of our state’s culture, and you could win some incredible prizes: $1,000 cash; $1,000 donations to the cultural nonprofit of your choice; fancy cameras; overnight packages at historic hotels; and more! Continue reading Call to Artists From the Oregon Cultural Trust: This Is Culture: 2011 Photo Contest This position plans and implements public communication strategies, manages media relationships and coordinates communications to the Trust’s stakeholders in the arts, heritage and humanities sectors. Applications will be accepted through an online process only through August 23, 2011. Continue reading Job Opportunity at the Oregon Cultural Trust Fall grant application deadlines approaching: new online application process; Call for Artist Qualifications for 1% Project at Oregon Institute of Technology; Institute of Technology: Village for Sustainable Living – National and international artists are invited to submit qualifications; Oregon Arts Summit 2011: The Currency of Connection – further details; Oregon Days of Culture 2011: Bigger and Better – Photo contest and chance to win $1000! Read on… Continue reading News from the Oregon Arts Commission, August 12, 2011 Career Opportunity grants offer awards of up to $1,500 to enable artists of all disciplines to take advantage of unique opportunities to advance their careers through the development of artistic, business or professional skills. Grants can fund opportunities such as exhibits in national and international venues, or participation in conferences or workshops to expand their knowledge base. Continue reading Oregon Arts Commission Offers Grants to Artists On October 5, 2011, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, we will convene the Oregon Arts Summit 2011: The Currency of Connection. Sold out in 2009 and 2010, this year our one-day gathering invites national and local visionaries to join Oregon’s arts community to explore The Currency of Connection. Continue reading Announcing the Oregon Arts Summit 2011: The Currency of Connection  June 30, 2011. Today’s the day. The day to make YOUR gift to the Cultural Trust to support culture in Oregon. Make history. Make YOUR gift to the Cultural Trust today and HELP THE OREGON CULTURAL TRUST REACH THEIR GOAL OF $630K TO RELEASE MATCHING FUNDS, CREATING $1.9MIL IN GRANTS TO THE ARTS OVER THE COMING YEAR!!!  The Oregon Cultural Trust — board, partners, advisors and staff — challenge Oregonians to donate $630,000 to the Trust by June 30. Reaching that goal will allow a record-breaking $1.7 million in grant awards for 2011-12. So far $90,992 – more than 14% of the challenge – has been raised. Donors can monitor the challenge at culturaltrust.org, where daily updates will be posted to the homepage. Supporters can also follow the Oregon Cultural Trust on Facebook and Twitter. Continue reading Oregon Cultural Trust Sets Fiscal Year Fundraising Challenge |        DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!  Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3) 
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