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"The museum welcomes students of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds to explore exhibits and participate in hands-on learning. Pre-registration is required. Programs are taught by knowledgeable museum guides and are designed to meet National and Oregon State learning standards" The museum's mission to education is a huge aspect of the organization, on daily basis education programs take place to educate the surrounding community.

"The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Bloomington, Indiana (est. 1994). Its mission is to create opportunities to experience, celebrate, and explore the diversity of the world's cultures, through music and the arts. All Lotus programming supports the institutional mission: the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival; Lotus Blossoms Educational Outreach; and Edible Lotus; as well as special programming and events with community partners."

"OSLP Arts and Culture is a person-centered arts program where individuals of all abilities can explore and share their skills and pursue their personal artistic goals. Our Mission OSLP Arts & Culture breaks down barriers to participation in the arts for people of all abilities and builds bridges to a more diverse and inclusive community"

Hospitality House takes great pride in its Arts Program. It is the only free-of-charge fine arts studio for homeless and poor artists in San Francisco. Each year, the Community Arts Program (CAP) offers more than 250 artists the materials and space necessary to create, house, exhibit, and sell their artwork.

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.

"WESTAF-The Western States Arts Federation-is a regional nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts. The organization's mission is to strengthen the financial, organizational, and policy infrastructure of the arts in the West. WESTAF encourages the creative development and preservation of the arts regionally and through a national network of clients and alliances by providing innovative programing, technology, advocacy, grantmaking and other services."

"WESTAF-The Western States Arts Federation-is a regional nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts. The organization's mission is to strengthen the financial, organizational, and policy infrastructure of the arts in the West. WESTAF encourages the creative development and preservation of the arts regionally and through a national network of clients and alliances by providing innovative programing, technology, advocacy, grantmaking and other services."

Lane Arts Council works to strengthen and support the arts throughout Lane County by serving as a supportive, central community organization for artists, artistic and cultural organizations, patrons, and participants. Please take a look around our website and learn about our arts education programs in schools, First Friday ArtWalk, professional development workshops and more!

"DanceAbility International's mission is to encourage the evolution of mixed-abilities dance by cultivating a common ground for creative expression for all people. The mission is accomplished through performance, educational programs, teacher training and workshops. The work of DanceAbility International helps decrease prejudice and misconceptions about diversity in the field of dance, and by extension in society. "

This organization offers those with limited mobility the opportunity to move themselves physically - and others emotionally (as well as themselves) - though powerful performances. One of my favorite organizations

Through vision, leadership, and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. RACC serves the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Region, including Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.RACC provides grants for artists, nonprofit organizations and schools; manages an internationally acclaimed public art program; raises money and awareness for the arts through workplace giving; convenes forums, networking events and other community gatherings; provides workshops and other forms of technical assistance for artists; and oversees a program to integrate arts and culture into the standard curriculum in public schools throughout the region through "The Right Brain Initiative.

"Passed in 1975, Oregon's Percent for Art legislation mandates that 1% of the direct construction funds of new or remodeled state buildings with construction budgets of $100,000 or more be set aside for the acquisition of art work. The Oregon Arts Commission oversees the Program and maintains archives of slides, photographs and related documentation for the works of art selected. Encompassing over a 30-year period, the database offers access to over 5200 items. The collection offers glimpses of 1545 unique artwork creations, visual narratives of the creative process, and documentation."

At the heart of Portland's popular culture for more than a century, the Rose Festival has its roots in tradition, with inspired programming that embraces both the contemporary and the nostalgic. Visionary city leaders started the festival during the first decade of the 20th Century to put Portland on the map and brand it "the summer capital of the world."

Celebrating over 100 years At the heart of Portland's popular culture for more than a century, the Rose Festival has its roots in tradition, with inspired programming that embraces both the contemporary and the nostalgic. Visionary city leaders started the festival during the first decade of the 20th Century to put Portland on the map and brand it "the summer capital of the world."

We are a talent delivery system. We select students and recent graduates (within 3 years of graduation) of the best creative programs around the country, and connect them with funding, expert advice, and logistical support for the production of art, media and design projects that examine urgent real world topics. Since 2006, we have partnered with students and recent graduates of the nation's top art schools to deliver a steady stream of innovative works to the public.

The Oregon Arts Commission plays an important role in fostering Oregon's famously high quality of life. In collaboration with its partners, the Arts Commission provides leadership, advocacy, resources, and capacity building programs; it organizes valuable convenings; and awards millions of dollars in grants every year to Oregon artists and arts organizations.

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.

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

"The Luggage Store, also known as The 509 Cultural Center is a non profit artist run multidisciplinary arts organization, founded in 1987. We obtained our 501C3 non profit status in November, 1989.Our mission is to build community by organizing multidisciplinary arts programming accessible to and reflective of the Bay Area's residents."

Acker Night Showcase Scholarships Program. Providing for and keeping the Arts alive in our schools

This is a musical event that usually takes place on the first week of December as a celebration to welcome Christmas. I lived in Prescott AZ 5 years ago and have been to this event for two different year. Most of the store in downtown have a local music group playing for almost 6 hours that day. The idea is to let people know about the group and bring support and possible donation for them. There are some great music and downtown just feels like a big caroling festival.

Hop Scotch Spring Beer & Scotch Festival is the premier beer, Scotch, whiskey, and wine tasting experience benefiting the Fremont Chamber of Commerce's community grant programs. On April 18 and 19, indoors at Fremont Studios, Hop Scotch hosts the ultimate pop-up bar complete with tailor made tasting experiences certain to delight every guests' palate.

This sounds like a really fun time! Thanks for sharing. The next time I visit Seattle this time of year, I will definitely have to check this out.

I just came to Seattle to watch baseball tomorrow but sadly I think I miss the festival this time.. I should have come last weekend.