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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced today that the NEA plans to award $74.85 million in 971 grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide as part of the second half of its fiscal year 2014 funding (including $2.7 million to U.S. theater and musical theater nonprofits). In addition to direct grants through the Art Works category, this round of funding also supports the state arts agencies and regional arts organizations - the NEA's partners in bringing the arts to all parts of the nation - as well as grants for research projects that build evidence on the value and impact of the arts.

Join us for an evening of festive networking and celebrating the arts in Eugene! The Eugene Chamber of Commerce and ABAE present the third annual Arts After Hours, at the newly renovated Oregon Contemporary Theater in downtown Eugene on Thursday April 18th, 2013. The event starts at 5:00pm and you can register in advance at the Chamber or at the door. Enjoy fabulous door prizes, wonderful food by Noisette Bakery, beer by Ninkasi, and wine brought to you by the folks at the Barn Light. Musical entertainment is generously provided by Arts Umbrella, and we will showcase many local arts organizations. Come enjoy the arts and network with hundreds of area business people! For more information, or to become an exhibitor, contact Karen Rainsong, Managing Director of ABAE, at 541 242-2364. Fees: Register in advance - member $8 Register at the door - member $10 Register in advance - non -member $15 Register at the door - non member $20

Risk/Reward is dedicated to the advancement and proliferation of the Art of Performance. Founded by artists and located in Portland, Oregon, we champion new and experimental theater, dance, music and performance events as a vital cultural force in our community. Our actions strive to: Increase access to the diverse forms of contemporary performance, while deepening public appreciation and support for performance works of all kinds. Support the creation of new, significant, innovative performances that both challenge and reflect the values of our community. Cultivate passionate and engaged audiences that are hungry for adventurous performance work with connections to a global arts and culture dialogue. Promote intersections between diverse artistic disciplines, while forging connections between local, regional, national, and international artistic communities. Provide direct, meaningful opportunities for audiences to interact with artists, investigate their ideas, learn about their methods of creation and support their ongoing careers.

A mapping by 1024 Architecture, projected on the facade of former Lyrical theater the "Celestins". The building deformations and figures were controlled by the audience, using a microphone and an audio analysis algorythm.

The Pocket is a student run organization that helps students craft their artistic visions on the stage. Each quarter, roughly 4-6 shows are produced in the Pocket, completely under the direction and operation of students. Many productions are original, some are new renderings of old classics, and some are obscure offerings seldom seen on stage, but they all come from the vision of directors, actors and designers just like you! The Pocket Playhouse aims to provide an arena for students to get involved in all aspects of theatre regardless of prior experience.

I played in a small group of strings and percussion with a pocket play, once! It was definitely a unique experience.