Portland Arts Project Grant Applications Open! |
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RACC is pleased to be underway with fielding applications for this year’s Portland Arts Project Grant program (PAPG)! This opportunity is designed and administered by RACC in partnership with the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture as part of its Small Grants initiatives.
Comprehensive information about all aspects of the program and application process can be found in the guidelines and other materials accessible here. To accompany these materials and offer them in a video format with commentary, RACC Grants Team members have recorded a Grant Info Session, now available on RACC’s YouTube channel.
The RACC Grants Team offers numerous support services, including a limited number of appointments for applicants to consult with and receive feedback from a grants officer on their proposals before final submission. Information about how to take advantage of this opportunity is available in the guidelines.
PAPG applications are open online via RACC’s Opportunity Portal up until October 28, 2026. Award announcements will be made no later than March 31, 2027.
Contact us at grants@racc.org to request Technical Support for the RACC Opportunity Portal, Translation Services and Language Support, and Accessibility and ADA accommodation requests.
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Portland Arts Project Grant Applications Open! |
RACC is pleased to be underway with fielding applications for this year’s Portland Arts Project Grant program (PAPG)! This opportunity is designed and administered by RACC in partnership with the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture as part of its Small Grants initiatives.
Comprehensive information about all aspects of the program and application process can be found in the guidelines and other materials accessible here. To accompany these materials and offer them in a video format with commentary, RACC Grants Team members have recorded a Grant Info Session, now available on RACC’s YouTube channel.
The RACC Grants Team offers numerous support services, including a limited number of appointments for applicants to consult with and receive feedback from a grants officer on their proposals before final submission. Information about how to take advantage of this opportunity is available in the guidelines.
PAPG applications are open online via RACC’s Opportunity Portal up until October 28, 2026. Award announcements will be made no later than March 31, 2027.
Contact us at grants@racc.org to request Technical Support for the RACC Opportunity Portal, Translation Services and Language Support, and Accessibility and ADA accommodation requests.
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Last Call for Applications for the Exterior Sculpture Series Opportunity at the North Portland Aquatic Center |
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The application period for the North Portland Aquatic Center Exterior Sculpture Series has been extended by one week! The new deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 30th.
In partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Office of Arts & Culture (OoAC) at the City of Portland, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites artists/artist teams living and working in the USA to submit qualifications for a series of site-specific exterior sculptural artworks to be located along and within the entry paths and plaza which will surround the soon-to-be newly constructed North Portland Aquatic Center (NPAC) in Portland, Oregon.
Learn more and apply here
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Last Call for Applications for the Exterior Sculpture Series Opportunity at the North Portland Aquatic Center |
The application period for the North Portland Aquatic Center Exterior Sculpture Series has been extended by one week! The new deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 30th.
In partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Office of Arts & Culture (OoAC) at the City of Portland, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites artists/artist teams living and working in the USA to submit qualifications for a series of site-specific exterior sculptural artworks to be located along and within the entry paths and plaza which will surround the soon-to-be newly constructed North Portland Aquatic Center (NPAC) in Portland, Oregon.
Learn more and apply here
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October is Portland TextileX Month! |
Sewing Sesh with KHEM! October 11 @ 2:00 pm. Image courtesy of Portland TextileX Month.
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Portland TextileX Month returns this October for its ninth iteration with the theme Layers of Resilience!
Kick things off on October 1st at the Community Opening Celebration at Skylab Architecture (5:30–8 PM). The evening will bring the PTXM community together for a market and mixer featuring local textile artists, makers, and independent businesses, along with a chance to preview the festival and connect with artists and textile enthusiasts.
The full event schedule is now available online!
PTXM’s 2026 programming includes events in the following categories:
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Exhibits and Installations: Textile works displayed in galleries, gardens, storefronts, and other venues throughout the city and surrounding communities.
- Inclusive Community Workshops: Interactive, socially aware workshops that encourage cross-cultural understanding, creative collaboration, and hands-on skill building — from mending and natural dyeing to spinning and tufting.
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Talks and Lectures: Free and paid presentations, panels, and demonstrations drawing from individual artists’ experiences, cultural histories, and textile traditions.
- Retail Sales and Open Studios: Opportunities to engage with makers, purchase handcrafted textiles, and experience the creative spaces behind the work.
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October is Portland TextileX Month! |
Sewing Sesh with KHEM! October 11 @ 2:00 pm. Image courtesy of Portland TextileX Month.
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Portland TextileX Month returns this October for its ninth iteration with the theme Layers of Resilience!
Kick things off on October 1st at the Community Opening Celebration at Skylab Architecture (5:30–8 PM). The evening will bring the PTXM community together for a market and mixer featuring local textile artists, makers, and independent businesses, along with a chance to preview the festival and connect with artists and textile enthusiasts.
The full event schedule is now available online!
PTXM’s 2026 programming includes events in the following categories:
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- Exhibits and Installations: Textile works displayed in galleries, gardens, storefronts, and other venues throughout the city and surrounding communities.
- Inclusive Community Workshops: Interactive, socially aware workshops that encourage cross-cultural understanding, creative collaboration, and hands-on skill building — from mending and natural dyeing to spinning and tufting.
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Talks and Lectures: Free and paid presentations, panels, and demonstrations drawing from individual artists’ experiences, cultural histories, and textile traditions.
- Retail Sales and Open Studios: Opportunities to engage with makers, purchase handcrafted textiles, and experience the creative spaces behind the work.
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| Arts and culture are the heartbeat of our region, helping us reflect who we are and what we stand for. For decades, RACC has believed in the power of art as a resource for community well-being and economic vitality, providing tailored services, growing a nationally acclaimed public art program, and facilitating career-changing opportunities.
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| Created by community, for community, RACC remains dedicated to protecting, celebrating, and sustaining arts and culture in our region. We invite you to join us in creating space for arts and culture in every neighborhood. The time to evolve is now, and we want you to be a part of our future.
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Arts and culture are the heartbeat of our region, helping us reflect who we are and what we stand for. For decades, RACC has believed in the power of art as a resource for community well-being and economic vitality, providing tailored services, growing a nationally acclaimed public art program, and facilitating career-changing opportunities.
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Created by community, for community, RACC remains dedicated to protecting, celebrating, and sustaining arts and culture in our region. We invite you to join us in creating space for arts and culture in every neighborhood. The time to evolve is now, and we want you to be a part of our future.
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| RACC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all contributions to RACC are tax-deductible.
Our tax ID number is 93-1059037.
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RACC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all contributions to RACC are tax-deductible.
Our tax ID number is 93-1059037.
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