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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world. Strategic planning update: Town meetings conclude, draft plan in progress When the last idea was discussed on Dec. 12 in Eugene, Brian Rogers and staff had concluded 14 town meetings on a statewide tour to guide the future of the Oregon Arts Commission. They traveled more than 2,000 miles and heard from more than 500 people – including artists, arts administrators, legislators, mayors, teachers, advocates, supporters, business owners and parents. Commissioners also attended the meetings. A small group brainstorms ideas during the Dec. 4 town meeting in Portland. All groups addressed the same question: How can we find new ways to expand the resources available to artists and cultural institutions? “We had great turnouts and people really participated in the discussion,” says Rogers. “They took the time to share their ideas, now we need to compile them and develop a plan that reflects common themes and how Continue reading Oregon Arts Commission News By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1974 contributed posts
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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  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 By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1974 contributed posts
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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world. IN THIS UPDATE: Oregon Arts Commission Announces Over $1.1 million in FY12 grants; New Arts Build Communities and Arts Learning Monographs Released; Career Opportunity Grants to Artists Announced, Next Deadline: August 16, 2011; NEA Announces Big Read sites: Two in Oregon; Arts Recognition Grants, Next Deadline: September 14, 2011; Save the Date: October 5, 2011 – Arts Summit Continue reading News from the Oregon Arts Commission | |
