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#instaballet is an interactive dance experience. We unite dancers with community members of all ages and abilities to inspire creativity and reimagine the way ballet is presented. #instaballet's values are: -Community -Creativity -Interaction -Accessibility -Quality

45th Parallel is a community-focused chamber music organization. Founded in 2009, 45th Parallel produces chamber music concerts featuring exemplary musicians of the Pacific Northwest with occasional guest artists. Creative programming and intimate concert experiences are hallmarks of 45th Parallel. In 2013, 45th Parallel began a music residency at Alice Ott Middle School in outer SE Portland. The ongoing residency exists now as a collaboration between 45th Parallel and the Oregon Symphony.

The mission of 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition (82 Roses) is to promote positive community development through the promotion and management of the 82^nd Avenue of Roses Parade. Our purpose is to promote the 82^nd Avenue of Roses area (defined in Article II below) within the city of Portland, as a livable, attractive, safe, equitably diverse community. 82 Roses’ primary focus is on the improvement, maintenance, safety and appearance of the 82^nd Avenue of Roses community. 82 Roses activities may also include, but are not limited to:

1. Supporting events that build spirit and public involvement in support of the community;
2. Focusing on public awareness through appreciation of community art, music and dance;
3. Educating the public about its cultural, economic, residential and institutional characteristics and services;
4. Assisting in the development of the area to better serve the existing community, its neighbors and the City of Portland.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning was created in 2002 to provide ongoing learning opportunities to its sustaining members. We currently offer 150 two hour presentations each year organized into five topic areas: the Arts, Humanities, Issues and Ideas, Science, and World Cultures. These classes are created and led by ALL members, professors and instructors from Oregon State and other nearby universities, and people from the wider community.

Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) is a nonprofit organization created to empower and promote the visibility of women across the life span in the performing arts, affecting a paradigm shift in the culture.

Our mission is to help grow inquisitive young minds into travelers, explorers, artists, and innovators by providing an environment dedicated to the spirit of adventure and discovery. We aim to inspire curious kids of all ages and their families and friends. We hope that as kids master the museum and grow to fall in love with it, they will return to volunteer as teens and adults, helping us craft new adventures for future generations.

Agia Sophia Academy is a small non-profit preschool & elementary school in Beaverton, Oregon. Our mission is to educate the whole child by providing a rich academic and arts curriculum, grounded in Orthodox Christian values, while fostering love of learning, personal responsibility and respect for each person.

AGNIESZKA LASKA DANCERS is a modern dance company offering public performances with live music in the classical tradition, in the most artistically polished contexts achievable. Established in Portland, OR in 2003, ALD performs regionally and toured to dance festivals in Mexico and Poland. ALD is known for creating provocative works related to the most painful issues of our time: from war on terror, teen sex slavery and human trafficking, into the very heart and soul of humanity’s suffering.

Airlie Press is a nonprofit publisher run by writers, dedicated to cultivating and sustaining fine contemporary poetry and to promoting poets from the Pacific Northwest. Offering a shared work collective, the press reads manuscripts in an annual blind submission period and interviews potential members. Poets commit to meeting every other month for three years and contribute to all aspects of book production, from design and layout to promotion and marketing.

ACT is an all-volunteer, non-profit community theater that takes pride in producing a year-round season of top-quality comedies, dramas and musicals chosen to appeal to a wide range of audience tastes, and to provide exciting creative opportunities for local actors, technicians and theater lovers. We also sponsor a lively and active youth program, which provides youngsters from 4th grade through high school with training and experience in all aspects of theater.

Formed in the 1990s, primarily to support the restoration and continued operation of the Albany downtown Carnegie Library.

The mission of the Foundation is to generate and distribute resources that enrich and enhance education opportunities for all students, encourage teachers to implement innovative educational programs, and award scholarships to Albany Public School District students.

The Albany Regional Museum is housed in an 1887 Italianate building in the heart of historic downtown Albany. Founded in 1980, the museum has an extensive collection of Albany memorabilia, photographs and artifacts. With vignettes featuring a replica railroad station, and S.E. Young General store, and rotating exhibits on everything from specialty metals to woodcarving displays, the museum is a treasure trove of quirky history and hands on learning experiences.

Alberta Abbey's mission is to nurture the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable education, gallery, studio, and performance space to community members of all ages. We utilize the building’s 23,000 sqft by offering below-market workspace to artists and arts organizations, affordable event rental spaces, and signature programming that is responsive to the desires of our neighbors and the city’s arts community.

Alberta Main Street advances efforts to develop Alberta Street as a vibrant, creative, equitable and sustainable commercial district serving residents, businesses and visitors of our community.  

All Classical Portland is Portland, Oregon’s classical radio station. Established in 1983, All Classical Portland’s mission is to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music; to build and sustain culturally vibrant local and global communities around this art form; to reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest; and to foster integrity, quality, and innovation in all that we do.

The Alliance Française de Portland promotes everything French. Our mission is to share, celebrate and promote the language and culture of the French-speaking world.  We are a language and cultural center where Portland gathers to speak – and learn– French. We are a chartered member of an international non-profit organization of Alliances founded in Paris in 1883. Today, there are 1000 chapters in over 130 countries.

Founded in 1969 to promote and sustain Sister City relations between Ashland and Guanajuato, Mexico, including the Amistad (Friendship) Student Exchange Program between Southern Oregon University and the University of Guanajuato.

Founded in 2014 by Portland violinist and composer Mike Hsu, ARCO-PDX seeks to draw new listeners to classical music by performing in informal settings, such as night clubs, where audience members can talk, laugh, dance, drink, and enjoy themselves. ARCO players perform with amplification, attitude, and effect lighting—like a seasoned rock band—while keeping true to the composer's intent. ARCO-PDX believes that anyone can appreciate classical music as long as it's produced for today's consumer

Ano's Art is an Accredited, Non-profit Art Academy for Creative Minds. For more than a decade, art students have been hurrying to Ano's studio, a special place where they can try and test and turn their ideas into unique works of art. Here, they’ll make friends from many walks of life. We listen to every child with kindness and respect, creating a comfortable atmosphere in which to think and work. Teacher, first-grader, high-schooler—at Ano’s Art, we all have the same voice.

Our mission is to educate the public on the history of technology and its significance on our modern way of life. We do this museums displays and special events. Our signature event, The Great Oregon Steam-Up, occurs the last weekend in July and the first weekend in August and showcases working machinery from the late 1800's to the 1950's. Where history comes alive!

The goal of the “Applegater” Newspaper is to provide the communities of the Applegate valley with a communication vehicle that will provide educational information, increase community networking, and enrich our lives. Through honest, constructive, and relevant reports on a variety of subjects and viewpoints, including our natural resources, historical and current events we can work together to maintain the quality of life and continue to make a difference in our valley.

We are devoted to telling the human story through media and cutting-edge technology. We believe that all of humanity stands to benefit from a better common understanding of where we all came from and how we came to our present place in time and space. Our chief project and focus of activities is our Web site, The Archaeology Channel (archaeologychannel.org). We organize an annual film festival, produced TV and audio programming, and make and distribute films about cultural heritage.

Architects Building Community (ABC) is a charitable organization formed by AIA-SWO in 2011. The goal of ABC is to reach and serve the community beyond the scope of AIA-SWO through support of public events and community outreach efforts. ABC also manages the Octagon, AIA-SWO's Center for Architecture.

The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (afo) supports Oregon’s quality of life and creates awareness of our designed environments through education, engagement, philanthropy & inspiration. Thoughtful, considered design enhances our relationship to the natural environment and to humanity. afo works to help Oregonians understand this and to learn how they can contribute to preserving our very special sense of place even as our numbers increase and our presence expands.

Art Accelerated is an artist-based organization promoting the arts in Tillamook County, Oregon.We support contemporary artists with exhibitions, performances and education programs for youth and adults.

Founded in 1977 as Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council, ArtsEast merged with Union County Arts & Culture Center located in a historic Carnegie Library in La Grande to form ART CENTER EAST (ACE) in 2015. ACE offers arts learning opportunities for rural schools in its 10-county service area as well as on-site art classes, exhibits, and cultural events to the local community. ACE also offers music ensemble opportunities for youth and adults through a partnership with Eastern Oregon University

The goal of Art Presence, Inc. is to provide a fine art and craft center in Southern Oregon that will enrich the lives of residents and visitors. We will accomplish this by providing venues, exposure, and learning opportunities for member and regional artists and authors that will help to develop and enhance their work and encourage sales and patronage. And by using art to inspire, educate, and reach out to residents of, and visitors to Southern Oregon by providing exposure and access to meaningful cultural experiences and resources. We will honor our commitment to the local community by hosting a variety of events and exhibits that will encourage visitors to explore Jacksonville’s many businesses, historical sites, and amenities.

Art4Life is an after school arts & culture program replacing day care in Portland Public Schools. We explore theatre, visual arts, music, movement, literature and the culinary arts each month. We also offer several summer camps. Splendorporium is our art space that has an opening every First Friday, all artists are welcome to show as it is geared for the community. Splendorporium also houses the Art4Life Children's Gallery which features artists of all ages up to 18 every month as well.

The Artback was formed in 1992 by nine professional artists who joined together for a local art exhibition. Since then we have successfully completed 20 murals and renovated three. The Artback's mission is to bring together artists and supporters who share an artistic vision of the Estacada area, and to create large-scale public art for the benefit of the community. Our value statement includes Creativity, Excellence, Community Building, Teamwork and Happiness. Let's paint the town!

ArtCity envisions a world where creativity is honored as necessary to human evolution and civil society, and creative expression moves humanity forward toward a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all living things.

​Our mission is to inspire quantum creativity and support creative projects that advance the human experience.

The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) is a Portland based non-profit that provides a creative space for homeless youth to build healthy relationship-centered communities through music and art activities. At AMP we believe that youth experiencing homelessness are resilient, creative and deserving of a dynamic support system that will nurture an environment where they can heal from trauma.

Artists in Action is a nonprofit group of diverse, dedicated artists and artisans working to create stronger ties with each other and the communities of the Salem area. Members share their achievements, ideas, inspirations, and opportunities for artists to develop, show and/or sell their work. Members participate in a variety of activities to ensure that their work becomes a visible part of life in the community. Artists in Action is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

We are a community of artists dedicated to bringing affordable arts education and enjoyment to students of all ages and from all walks of life. Come to ASA in Lincoln City, Oregon and fill your days with creativity; find cheerful friends, a cozy classroom and experienced instructors.

The mission of ArtMax Academy is to promote world music, arts, and languages. ArtMax will facilitate education, study, preservation, and performance of various forms of music, dance, and other artistic endeavors, as well as world languages and utilize multicultural performance venues to facilitate cross-cultural bonds between individuals and ethnic groups. ArtMax has no political or religious affiliation.

Our vision is to make Yamhill County a creative arts community.

A unique partnership of the City of Eugene, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Lane Community College, University of Oregon and Travel Lane County, the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene is dedicated, through vision, leadership and service, to enriching the cultural life of our community by inspiring dynamic partnerships between the arts, education, public and business sectors.

The Arts Council of Clatsop County’s purpose is to support, promote, and advocate for the arts and cultural enrichment in the county.

The Pendleton Center for the Arts provides a gathering place for a wide range of community members and cultural tourists to engage with the arts through gallery exhibits, sales of fine craft work by regional 100 artists, live music, literary arts, and more. Our arts education program offers a robust slate of classes, and teens 13-18 can attend year-round absolutely free. We actively seek out under-served audiences and make everyone feel welcome. Admission and many of our events/classes are FREE.

OUR MISSION: To enhance every child's education through performing, visual and literary arts in the schools and community. WHO WE ARE: We provide equitable access to the arts for K-12 children and support teachers through professional development and arts integration programming. Imagine if every student in every school and community had the opportunity to express themselves through the arts. We do, everyday! We serve over 7500 per year in Hood River, Wasco and Sherman county in Oregon.

Washed Ashore is a non-profit organization whose mission is to use the arts to educate a global audience about plastic pollution in oceans and waterways and to spark positive changes in consumer habits. Under the direction of Founder and Director, Angela Haseltine Pozzi, a small dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers have removed thousands of pounds of marine debris from Oregon beaches to create over 60 sculptures that travel the country to raise awareness about this global issue.

We believe access to and engagement with the arts is a fundamental right and that the arts are an essential cornerstone to a healthy democracy. Our goal is to serve the people of Independence and Monmouth, Oregon, and the surrounding area by offering a broad range of opportunities for all community members to enjoy and participate in the visual, literary, and performing arts.

Ash Creek Arts Center was founded in December 2013. We began offering classes and workshops to our community in January 2014 starting with our popular Saturday Family Art Classes, which we still offer on the second weekend each month.​ ​We have expanded our offerings to include free and low-cost classes in the visual, literary, and performing arts for adults and children throughout the year.

We've been operating as an all-volunteer organization from the start. In the summer of 2017 we were able to hire our first paid staff to help serve our community with a generous grant by the Oregon Cultural Trust. We are able to complete our mission through grants such as this and others we receive, as well as our members, donations, and the generosity of our volunteers and community.

 ACAC works cooperatively with many other agencies and organizations, including the cities of Monmouth and Independence, Western Oregon University, Central School District, the Independence Public Library, local community access television station WIMPEG, and the nonprofit organization Partnerships in Community Living. ACAC is registered as a nonprofit organization with the State of Oregon, and is a federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Ashbrook’s mission is to challenge and nurture academically capable students. Ashbrook faculty lays a solid foundation of core subjects and skills that is enhanced by a comprehensive arts, foreign language, and physical education curriculum. Teachers provide individual attention, set high standards for achievement and behavior, and foster traditional values such as courtesy, integrity, foresight, resourcefulness, and self-mastery. Partnership of students, faculty, and parents is crucial to the success of the school’s mission.

Fine Art, Beautiful Jewelry, Affordable Gifts & Cards… 5 Galleries & Sculpture Gardens in one place Showcasing 12 Local Artists: Pottery, Glass, Jewelry, Paintings, Sculpture, Mugs, Cutting Boards, Dyed Silk, Wall Reliefs, Assemblage Art, Woodwork, Prints, Photography & Art Cards, Crazy Birds…and much more! Voted 1st Fri Art Walk: Most Fun Gallery! Meet the Artists — Guest Artists & Student Shows Only 2 Blocks from the Downtown Plaza

Centrally located in Downtown Ashland, the Ashland Art Center is a vital resource for art experience and education. It offers economic and social support to the visual arts community and provides the arena for artists and the larger community to come together, interact and engage in dialogue. The Art Center showcases the work of local artists and offers a wide variety of art classes for both adults and children.

The mission of the Ashland Children's Theatre is to strengthen the vibrant youth culture of Southern Oregon by providing children and their families with theater education, performance experiences and opportunities for artistic self expression. We do this through year-round acting classes for children and teens, ages 4-17, and family friendly theater productions.

Founded in 1991 as Ashland Community Theatre, ACT's mission is to provide the community with quality staging of well-reputed plays of literary merit, and to encourage the development of new, original drama by providing Rogue Valley playwrights with opportunities to have their work performed through regular readings and productions. ACT is also founded to provide informal training to nonprofessional actors, directors, and theatre technicians and thus promote an appreciation of the theatrical art

THE ASHLAND CULTURE OF PEACE COMMISSION - A community-wide movement dedicated to transforming our attitudes, behaviors, and institutions into ones that foster harmonious relationships with each other and the natural world. A community initiative, an independent citizens’ commission, members have been chosen to represent Ashland's culture including education, business, media, the arts, science, environment, spirituality, law, and habitat, embracing values of inclusion and compassion.

Ashland New Plays Festival assists playwrights in the development of new works through public readings and offers an educational forum to the community through discussions and workshops. We produce a Fall Festival, showcasing four plays selected from hundreds of submitted works from playwrights, and other events throughout the year. ANPF also has has deep community roots, with a large group of Readers reading and helping select the plays for public readings.

The mission of Ashland.news is to establish a sustainable news service that will inform the civic dialogue and promote cultural engagement by providing accurate, trustworthy and timely local and useful news and information about Ashland and surrounding areas. Residents of Ashland and adjacent communities engaged in an informed conversation and effective collaboration, representing diverse points of view seeking a shared understanding and a common way forward.

APANO unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work.

ASTOR LIBRARY FRIENDS ASSOCIATION supports our library with funds for materials and projects that aren't included in the annual budget.

The Foundation will raise monetary and non-monetary resources to support the renovation of the Astoria Public Library. The Foundation will engage in community outreach to 1) communicate the educational, cultural, and economic benefits of a modern Astoria Public Library; 2) provide renovation project updates; and 3) answer questions and receive feedback from local citizens. Following the renovation, the Foundation will raise and provide resources to assist the City of Astoria with operations.

The purpose of the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is to preserve traditional Scandinavian culture and heritage through educational opportunities in areas of customs, language, food and the arts and to educate the citizens of Clatsop County and surrounding areas about the culture and heritage of the Scandinavian countries.