Oregon Arts Commission Awards $1.2 Million to 154 Arts Organizations

Oregon Arts Commission Awards $1.2 Million to 154 Arts Organizations

by | Jan 22, 2022 | Art, Events, Features, News

Salem, OR. “We often hear that operating support is the most important type of award,” said Arts Commission Chair Jenny Green. “Especially now, as arts organizations struggle to recover from losses caused by the pandemic, these awards help relieve a bit of the economic pressure.”

Grants totaling $1,265,166 will be distributed to 154 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s fiscal year 2022 Operating Support Program. Including Artists Repertory Theatre (A.R.T), which received $10,490. Seen above is a photo by Owen Carey of A.R.T’s production of The Miracle Worker. There are six more recipients than in the fiscal year 2021 due to a growing number of eligible organizations. Ranging from $2,000 to $ 25,000, the grant awards are available to nonprofit organizations with arts at the core of their mission and budgets over $150,000.

One of the largest grants was one made to Oregon Symphony for $25,000.

In 2019 organizations receiving Operating Support from the Arts Commission expended $213 million, employed 11,681 FTE and produced events and activities that were attended by close to 3.7 million people. *Organizations with budgets under $150,000 are eligible to apply to the Small Operating Program. This program funds an additional 109 arts organizations.

The fiscal year 2022 Operating Support Grants, in the Portland Metro area were awarded to the following nonprofits:

45th Parallel, Portland: $4,899,

Alberta Abbey Foundation, Portland: $6,147,

All Classical Public Media, Inc., Portland: $11,900,

Artichoke Community Music, Portland: $5,934,

Art In The Pearl, Portland: $4,899’

Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland: $10,490,

A-WOL Dance Collective, Inc., Clackamas: $4,899,

Bag & Baggage Productions, Inc., Hillsboro: $7,531,

BodyVox Inc., Portland: $13,521,

Bosco-Milligan Foundation, Portland: $5,435,

Broadway Rose Theatre Company, Tigard: $11,265,

Caldera, Portland: $13,091,

Camp45 Contemporary, Portland: $5,506,

Cappella Romana Inc., Portland: $7,997,

Chamber Music Northwest, Portland: $13,226,

Children’s Healing Art Project, Portland: $4,899,

Clackamas County Arts Alliance, Oregon City: $8,360,

Clackamas Repertory Theatre, Oregon City: $4,899,

CoHo Productions Ltd, Portland: $4,899,

Corrib Theatre, Portland: $4,899,

Curious Comedy Productions, Portland: $6,657,

Echo Theater Company, Portland: $5,620,

Ethos Inc., Portland: $8,230,

Film Action Oregon dba Hollywood Theatre, Portland: $8,794,

Friends of Chamber Music, Portland: $9,200,

Hand2Mouth, Portland: $4,899,

Imago the Theatre Mask Ensemble, Portland: $4,899,

In a Landscape, Portland: $4,899

Independent Publishing Resource Center Inc., Portland: $7,330

Lakewood Theatre Company, Lake Oswego: $11,535

Literary Arts Inc., Portland: $14,004

Live Wire Radio, Portland: $8,705,

MetroEast Community Media, Gresham: $11,970,

Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Portland: $10,421,

Miracle Theatre Group, Portland: $20,854,

Music Workshop, Portland: $4,899,

My Voice Music, Portland: $6,511 Northwest Children’s Theater & School Inc., Portland: $11,162,

Northwest Professional Dance Project, Portland: $11,245,

Old Church Society, Inc., Portland: $7,353,

Open Signal, Portland: $15,965,

Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland: $11,114,

Oregon BRAVO Youth Orchestras, Portland: $9,670,

Oregon Center for Contemporary Art, Portland: $11,010,

Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts, Portland: $6,116,

Oregon Children’s Theatre Company, Portland: $14,975,

Oregon Repertory Singers, Gladstone: $5,400,

Oregon Symphony, Portland: $25,000,

Outside the Frame, Portland: $5,630,

Pacific Youth Choir, Portland: $7,512,

PHAME Academy, Portland: $9,318,

Polaris Dance Company, Portland: $7,833,

Portland Actors Conservatory, Portland: $4,899,

Portland Art Museum, Portland: $25,000,

Portland Baroque Orchestra, Portland: $11,637,

Portland Center Stage, Portland: $19,018,

Portland Columbia Symphony, Portland: $4,899,

Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, Portland: $4,899,

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Inc., Portland: $7,490,

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Portland: $13,489,

Portland Jazz Festival, Inc. dba PDX Jazz, Portland: $9,072,

Portland Opera Association, Portland: $22,309,

Portland Piano International, Portland: $6,442,

Portland Playhouse, Portland: $11,431,

Portland Street Art Alliance, Portland: $5,131,

Portland Symphonic Choir, Portland: $4,899,

Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland: $7,642,

Profile Theatre Project, Portland: $7,477,

Regional Arts & Culture Council, Portland: $25,000,

Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls, Portland: $4,899,

Shaking the Tree Theatre, Portland: $4,899,

Stumptown Stages, Lake Oswego: $4,899,

The Circus Project, Portland: $8,966,

The Portland Ballet, Portland: $8,667,

The Red Door Project, Portland: $7,939,

Third Angle New Music Ensemble, Portland: $5,217,

Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Portland: $8,611,

triangle productions, Portland: $6,178,

Vibe of Portland, Portland: $4,899,

Western Alliance of Arts Administrators, Portland: $6,972,

White Bird, Portland: $11,124,

Write Around Portland, Portland: $9,822,

Young Audiences of Oregon, Portland: $8,192,

Young Musicians & Artists, Portland: $4,899,

Youth Music Project, West Linn: $6,390,

From The Oregon Arts Commission:

The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available online at: www.oregonartscommission.org.

St. Mary’s Academy ‘Dares to Dream’ as Community Raises over $850,000

St. Mary’s Academy ‘Dares to Dream’ as Community Raises over $850,000

by | Apr 30, 2021 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. St. Mary’s Academy challenged supporters to dream big at its 33rd annual auction and they responded, raising $851,000 for the all-girls, Catholic, college-prep high school. Hayden Thomas, Tom Fink, Greg Bell, Greg Meyer posed for a photo at the virtual event on April 17th. This year’s four auction co-chairs were all St. Mary’s Academy dads. In addition to Bell, the co-chairs included Tom Fink, past parent to three St. Mary’s alumnae:  Amy ’95, Jeani ’97, and Molly ’99 and current member of the St. Mary’s Board of Directors; Greg Meyer, parent to current student Avery ’24; and Hayden Thomas, past parent to Claire ’04 and Lauren ’07 and current Board member.

Guests from across the country joined the live, webcast event for an hour and a half of entertainment, testimonials, and bidding on auction packages, including a 10-day trip to Molokai, Hawaii, a sailing experience on America’s Cup yacht in San Diego, and a private dinner for 8 at Cellar Z at Zupan’s Market.

The webcast event was co-hosted by Cathy Marshall, Managing Editor and former news anchor for KGW News channel 8 and Greg Bell, longtime Oregonian, author, motivational speaker, and father to Sofia ‘23, a current St. Mary’s student.

During the live event, current students shared how St. Mary’s has dared them to dream.  Liana, class of 2023 shared, “St. Mary’s dares me to dream by challenging me to be my best self.”

Sophia, class of 2022, shared, “St. Mary’s dares me to dream by inspiring me to pursue my passions and giving me the resources to grow into a responsible leader.”

Rose, class of 2023, shared, “St. Mary’s dares me to dream by teaching me to be a decisive, strong young woman.”

Emily Niedermeyer Becker ’86, Vice President for Development, shared her thoughts following this year’s event.  “We couldn’t be more thankful to our community of supporters who stepped up in ways unimagined to support the young women of St. Mary’s Academy.  In the midst of an incredibly challenging year for our city, our country, and our world, they confirmed their commitment and belief in the power of an all-girls education.  We are thrilled to be able to continue making St. Mary’s Academy accessible for any young woman, regardless of their financial situation, and are so proud to be graduating the future women leaders of tomorrow.”

Thomas shares his inspiration for being involved in this year’s event.  “St. Mary’s has a long history of excellence, and I am always proud to say my daughters went to school there.  What I admire most about SMA is the focus on the growth and development of young women.  St. Mary’s is an institution that serves its mission so well and has done so from the very beginning.  Annually, the auction is one of St. Mary’s signature events.  It is not only a critical fundraiser but a joyful celebration of the SMA community, and I feel privileged to be involved in this year’s event.”

The live event was preceded by a week-long silent auction with over 250 packages available for bidding. Additionally, St. Mary’s again held its much-anticipated raffles for both a 2020 Range Rover Evoque S and a $5,000 travel gift certificate.  Participants could also purchase tickets for a “Golden Ticket”, allowing the winner to select their choice of any of the live auction packages.  This year’s Golden Ticket winner was Marcy Moore Forman ’67 and she selected an Italian Dinner for 8 with wine pairings in a location of her choosing.  Upon learning she held the winning ticket, she exclaimed, “Wow, that is so great! Now I have to figure out how to whittle down my guest list!”  Forman is a St. Mary’s Academy alumna, and her granddaughter will be joining St. Mary’s as a freshman in the fall.

Here’s a video about the school:

About St. Mary’s Academy:

Mission Statement: St. Mary’s Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary since 1859, is a Catholic high school for young women, providing a challenging college-preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment. Guided by the values and charism of the Sisters, St. Mary’s fosters a diverse community, educates the whole person by nurturing spirituality, encouraging creativity, promoting justice, and inspiring a sense of global interdependence to prepare students for service and leadership.

Oregon Community Foundation Awards $3.3M  Grants to 111 Nonprofits 

Oregon Community Foundation Awards $3.3M  Grants to 111 Nonprofits 

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has created the Oregon Community Recovery Fund and is rapidly deploying resources to community-based organizations at the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak. As of April 3rd OCF has awarded $3.3M in grant funding to 111 Nonprofits. With input from a network of volunteers, community leaders and partners, OCF has provided funding and resources to nonprofits to help nonprofits like The Oregon Food Bank fill gaps in funding during the COVID-19 crisis, providing resources where and when they are critically needed, focusing most on Oregon’s most vulnerable populations.

The Oregon Community Recovery Fund  pledges to the following:

We will engage with others to fill gaps in funding not met by the public or private sector during the crisis, including:

  • Basic needs: Services and assistance that keeps people housed, fed, healthy, and safe.
  • Jobs and economy: Services that help create, and connect people to jobs.
  • Childcare: Strategies for creating, retaining and increasing childcare (including school-aged care), including but not limited to childcare for essential health workers.
  • Social and emotional needs: Services for mental health, child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and other social/emotional issues exacerbated by the crisis.
  • School closures: Strategies for addressing learning loss (distance learning, instructional supports, etc.), ancillary services provided by schools (health, mental health, nutrition), and post-secondary issues.

If you would like to donate to the fund, here’s a link: https://oregoncf.org/covid/give/

If your nonprofit would like to apply for a grant, here’s a link. https://oregoncf.org/covid/apply-for-funding/

Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations across Oregon so far include the following:

Central Oregon

A Circle of Friends, Oregon ($50,000)
Bethlehem Inn ($57,000)
Family Access Network Foundation ($35,000)
Jericho Road ($7,000)
KIDS Center ($635 )
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council ($37,400)
NeighborImpact ($74,600)
Shepherd’s House ($25,000)
The Giving Plate ($10,000)
United Way of Deschutes County ($30,000)

Eastern Oregon 

Communities in Action ($35,200)
Community Action Program of East Central Oregon ($46,200)
Community Connection of Northeast Oregon ($38,500)
Wesley United Methodist Church (Milton-Freewater) ($10,000)

Portland Metro

Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians ($60,000)
All Classical Public Media, Inc. ($500)
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon ($2,000)
Catholic Charities ($2,000)
Central City Concern ($42,500)
Clackamas County Social Services ($97,000)
CoHo Productions ($3,000)
Community Action of Washington County ($52,500)
El Programa Hispano Católico ($41,500)
Friends of Chamber Music ($5,000)
Hunger Fighters Oregon ($1,000)
Impact NW ($41,500)
IRCO ($41,500)
JOIN ($1,500)
Meals on Wheels People ($61,000)
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon ($60,000)
Native American Youth & Family Center ($41,500)
New Avenues for Youth, Inc. ($75,000)
North by Northeast Community Health Center ($1,250)
Oregon Human Development Corporation ($52,500)
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry ($1,000)
Oregon Trail of Hope DBA Oregon Harbor of Hope ($50,000)
Parkrose School District #3 ($4,537 )
Portland Homeless Family Solutions ($1,483 )
Portland Opera Association ($3,000)
Portland Public Schools District 1J ($50,000)
Portland Rescue Mission ($25,000)
Profile Theatre Project ($5,000)
Raphael House of Portland ($25,000)
ROSE Community Development Corporation ($1,500)
Sisters of The Road Cafe ($5,000)
Store to Door ($1,500)
Street Roots ($14,000)
Sunshine Division ($2,500)
Take Action INC ($1,000)
Third Rail Repertory Theatre ($3,000)
Transition Projects ($50,000)
United Way of the Columbia Gorge ($22,000)
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette ($79,000)
Urban Gleaners ($10,000)
Urban League of Portland ($41,500)
William Temple House ($2,500)
Wilsonville Community Sharing ($1,000)

North Coast

Community Action Team ($49,500)
Food Roots ($1,000)
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation ($10,000)
Tides of Change ($1,000)
United Way of Columbia County ($19,000)

Northern Willamette Valley

Give a Little Foundation ($500)$50,000
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency ($99,000)
St. Francis Shelter ($4,800)
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley ($49,000)
Yamhill Community Action Partnership ($43,000)

South Coast

CCD Business Development Corporation ($60,000)
Oregon Coast Community Action ($44,000)
The Curry County Homeless Coalition ($5,000)
United Way of Southwestern Oregon ($22,000)

Southern Willamette Valley

Community LendingWorks ($60,000)
Community Outreach, Inc. ($5,000)
Community Services Consortium ($71,000)
Community Sharing Program ($30,000)
Corvallis First United Methodist Church ($5,000)
Corvallis Public Schools Foundation ($10,000)
Eugene Mission ($5,000)
Family Relief Nursery – South Lane ($5,000)
FOOD For Lane County ($8,000)
Greater Douglas United Way ($24,000)
Heartland Humane Society ($1,000)
Linn Benton Food Share ($10,000)
Looking Glass Community Services ($5,000)
Oregon State University Foundation ($1,000)
South Lane Mental Health ($5,000)
South Lane School District ($10,000)
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County ($15,000)
Stone Soup Corvallis Inc. ($5,000)
United Community Action Network ($64,900)
United Way of Lane County ($140,000)
United Way of Linn County ($36,000)

Southern Oregon

ACCESS ($65,462 )
Asante Foundation ($1,000)
Jackson County ($30,000)
Klamath and Lake Community Action Services ($41,800)
Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank ($0)
La Clinica ($1,000)
United Way of Jackson County ($32,000)
United Way of the Klamath Basin ($20,000)

Statewide and Out of State

Community Action Partnership of Oregon ($15,000)
Craft3 ($60,000)
MRG Foundation ($531,500)
OCF: Childcare Project ($20,000)
Oregon Food Bank ($15,500)
Oregon Public Broadcasting ($1,000)
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon ($10,000)
SMART Reading ($1,000)
Boulder Chamber Foundation ($2,000)
Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music ($2,000)
Pacific Lutheran University ($2,000)
Social Justice Fund Northwest ($3,000)
CCD Business Development Corporation ($60,000)
Oregon Coast Community Action ($44,000)
The Curry County Homeless Coalition ($5,000)
United Way of Southwestern Oregon ($22,000)

 

Kinship House Supports Long-Term Success for Local Foster Children

Kinship House Supports Long-Term Success for Local Foster Children

by | Nov 20, 2018 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Kinship House hosted its third annual Light the Way auction at the Lagunitas Community Room in Northeast Portland. Entertainment was provided by local bluegrass band, The Coffers, and local auctioneer Justin Timm served as an emcee. Executive Director, Natalie Wood, and Development Director, Dennise Kowalczyk served as emcees of the event as well. Kinship House was started in 1996 with a focus on early intervention and long-term successful outcomes for foster children in search of their forever home. (Photo credit, Dennise M. Kowalczyk)

Lagunitas Community Room – 3rd Annual Light the Way Auction 

The nonprofit celebrated two Kinship House Heroes: Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran for her work advocating for those struggling with mental health issues and Deacon Charitable Foundation for its ongoing generosity as a significant supporter. Kinship House raised over $26,000 at the October 6th benefit in support at the gathering. 

The Coffers – Local Bluegrass band provided entertainment

From Kinship House:

We are an outpatient mental healthcare provider for foster and adopted children in the Portland metro area. We use a variety of expert, therapeutic approaches in care. Our mission is to champion the successful permanency of each child we care for as we strive to understand their unique stories and needs as they journey to a stable and healthy home.

The sponsors who made the event possible, included: Northwest Bank (presenting sponsor), Care Oregon, MODA, North Rim Commercial Properties, and Perkins & Co., Pamplin Media, FedEx Ground, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Brown & Brown Northwest Insurance, Lincoln Financial Group, OnMark Asset Management and US Bank.

 

Children’s Center Healing Garden Gala Raises Over $420,000 to Help Those Affected by Abuse and Neglect

Children’s Center Healing Garden Gala Raises Over $420,000 to Help Those Affected by Abuse and Neglect

by | Sep 21, 2018 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Nearly 400 friends gathered at the Embassy Suites Washington Square on September 14th for the Children’s Center’s Seventh Annual Healing Garden Gala. Richard Ransome, Mary Ransome, and Executive Director Tom Soma were among those supporting the Children’s Center’s mission to end child abuse and neglect.  The benefit raised more than $423,000 to serve kids and families recovering from abuse. (Photo credit, Naim Hasan)

Pianist and composer, Michael Allen Harrison, Auctioneer Johnna Wells, and Nike designer Tinker Hatfield

Susanne Olin, Jim Boyer, Executive Director Tom Soma, and Barb Boyer

Event Co-chairs Adel Adams, Lauren Retzlaff, and event host Steve Dunn

The evening’s program was emceed by Steve Dunn of KATU Channel 2 News, and the live auction and special appeal called by international auctioneer champion Johnna Wells. The festivities also included a silent auction in the atrium, dinner, and dancing. Live music was provided by Michael Allen Harrison and Time Machine.

During the appeal, Clinical Director Dr. Cathy Lang gave a moving tribute to staff and families and explained why the work of intervening in cases of child abuse is both vital to community health and meaningful to her personally.

Children’s Center also shared an exciting new development: the launch of a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program. The program will enable Children’s Center to stay with kids and families on their healing journeys, with ongoing support and care from specialized counselors.

From Children’s Center:

Children’s Center is deeply grateful for the generous investments made to help children affected by abuse change their stories and build stronger futures.

Event Co-chairs
Lauren Retzlaff
Adel Adams

Presenting Sponsor:
Airstream Adventures Northwest

Gold Sponsors:
3 Point Brand Management
Bob’s Red Mill

Silver Sponsors:
OPUS Agency
Reliable Credit Association Inc.
Trails End Dental
Warn Employee Community Impact Project

Bronze Sponsors:
Katie & Zak Callahan
Marianne Cursetjee
Eaton Family Law
Lori & Kevin Faris
Tasca & Paul Gulick
Bill & Lia Halter
Homestreet Bank
NessCampbell Crane & Rigging
Northwest Bank
Gabe & Ken Petersen
Rachel Preston
Providence Health & Services
Mary & Richard Ransome
Safeway/Albertsons Foundation
Hilary & Wes Sand
Amy Stoeber PhD
Troy C. Stoeber, M.D.
Tanner – Mortensen Family
The Thornton Family
United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Scott & Beth Ward
John & Ginny Wells
Christina & Gary Yarco