Artscape's mission "to unlock the creative potential of people and places to build vibrant, resilient and inclusive communities" is situated at the intersection of community, cultural, urban and economic development. - See more at: http://www.artscapediy.org/About.aspx#sthash.suOjp5Hp.dpuf

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.

BRING is a haven for creative reusers. We provide conservation education in the schools and community. Much more than a place to find great used stuff - it's a community treasure, with art, a demonstration garden, and ever-increasing examples of green building, creative reuse and renewable energy.

Student Sustainability Coalition acts as hub, catalyst, support network, and community empowerment space for passionate students at the University of Oregon. We strive for peer-to-peer student leadership a emphasize cross-movement partnerships to build a better world.

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

Our values:Creativity - Earth - Community Our mission:To divert materials out of the waste stream and into our community's creative endeavors.

WomenArts works to empower an international community of women artists and allies by sharing news about inspiring arts projects and opportunities, and by facilitating the annual world-wide Support Women Artists Now (SWAN) celebrations in March and April.

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.

The 99U provides actionable insights on productivity, organization, and leadership to help creatives people push ideas forward.

Each week you'll find 15-25 posts on photography, design, animation, painting, installation art, architecture, drawing, and street art. Colossal is also a great place to learn about the intersection of art and science as well as the beauty of the natural world.