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"The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. - See more at: http://arts.gov/about#sthash.9wrdFNYu.dpuf"

The UO's Arts and Administration is presenting the third annual (sub)Urban Projections presentation of digital arts, electronic music, modern dance, and installation art this Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. at the Hult Center lobby in downtown Eugene. Experience art and performance that reimagines the main lobby, staircases, hallways, walls, ceilings, and spaces-in-between with presentations of thirteen works by artists and performers. The two-hour event will lead the audience through space and change the way that they think of the lobby spaces.

this project reminds me of....

The Hult Center is operated by the City of Eugene's Cultural Services Division, as part of the City's Library, Recreation & Cultural Services Department. Its mission is to enrich the cultural life by providing arts in Eugene.

CINEMA PACIFIC is a collaborative effort between the University of Oregon and the Eugene community. Administered by graduate students in the UO Arts and Administration Program, who work alongside undergraduate interns, CINEMA PACIFIC utilizes venues across campus and Eugene for a five-day festival of screenings, live multimedia performances, and art exhibitions.

South Pearl Street is one of Denver's most historic, charming, and popular shopping districts. Stretching from Buchtel to Jewell Avenues, our tree-lined blocks are the antidote to the modern mega-mall. Here you'll find an authentic mix of real people, locally-owned one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, some of the city's hottest restaurants and night spots, as well as popular seasonal events all year long.

"The University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History protects significant collections, enhances knowledge, and encourages stewardship of human and natural history through research, preservation, and education." My own little place of work here on campus; this non profit organization encompasses the cultural and natural history of the Native Oregonians, New exhibits opened recently!

Annual Outdoor Quilt Show and Benefit for Strengthening Rural Families in Benton County - Live music, 80-110 quilts shown at Sweet Earth Vineyard in Monroe, Oregon (off hwy 99 halfway between U of O and OSU) Labor Day Weekend

I had no idea that there were events such as quilt showings! It really heightens my attention because I would love to go to an event such as this. It really reminds me that quilts really are pieces of arts. Not only in the way they are made but how they are displayed as well. It looked absolutely gorgeous looking at the pictures of the quilts hanging in the vineyard. This post and event really touches me personally because my grandmother loved to quilt and maybe I could be able to show one of her quilts one day adding my families culture and traditions to the world.

An article about a couple from UO who teach classes at the Craft Center and run an online Etsy business selling their glass work.

This is programs is mainly designed as summer and after school programs about science here in Eugene, Oregon. Not only does it teach kids about science and nature but it combines that with art projects such as taking plants and other objects from the forest and creating sculptures out of them. It is a great example of not only art education but the interrelations involved in arts as well.

This May, the Women's A Cappella Association (WACA) will be hosting the second annual SheSings Festival at The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts in Eugene, Oregon.

Traffic light boxes in and around downtown Eugene have been painted by local artists through the program, "Art The Box" put on by the city of Eugene

Last spring Eugene began showcasing local artists by placing 6-foot tall fiberglass duck sculptures in and around local businesses in the downtown area. The Eugene artists had a variety of themes for the feathered flock that represented Lane County life and culture.