Portland invites artists to submit proposals for CityFleet public art projects on Swan Island, with a total budget of $300,000, as part of the Percent for Art Program. Applications are due by November 24.

Applications for MusicOregon's Echo Fund are open for Portland musicians seeking financial support for non-performance projects until September 5, 2025.

Portland's Office of Arts & Culture distributed over $5.6 million to local artists and cultural organizations in 2024-25, fostering the city's creative community.

Portland's art scene is receiving a financial boost, with grants of up to $5,000 available from the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s Portland Arts Project Grant Program until September 24, 2025.

Portland has allocated $7.8 million from its Arts Tax to ensure art education for K-5 students, enriching the curriculum in public and charter schools.

Medford announces high school winners of the 2024 Art Contest, who receive a scholarship and have their artworks displayed at City Hall, celebrating the theme "Community."

Portland is hiring a new Public Art Administrator to manage and enhance its public art programs, including the Percent for Art initiative that funds arts through infrastructure projects.

Portland's Office of Arts & Culture and RACC awarded $1.2 million in small grants to 275 local artists and organizations, supporting a diverse range of arts projects.

The Rebecca Anstine Gallery showcases paintings by Christopher Mooney, featuring urban scenes and labor, until March's end, with a reception on Feb. 7.

"60 Minutes" aired a segment on the Columbia River Bar, showcasing the Coast Guard's rigorous training in one of the most dangerous waterways, known as the 'Graveyard of the Pacific.'

Medford introduced a new public art piece named "Rogue X" at the Rogue Credit Union Community Complex, created by local artist Melissa Ghiglieri in collaboration with students. The sculpture celebrates local sports and nature.

The Hillsboro Public Library will host the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit from September 1 through October 31, featuring 22 artists and about 80 pieces created through various mediums.

The latest issue of Hillsboro Arts & Entertainment Magazine highlights Hillsboro's vibrant artistic community, featuring local stage productions, culinary ventures, and spooky events.