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 The 2026 Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial "The Price of the Ticket" opens April 3. Curated by TK Smith, an independent curator, writer, and cultural historian, the exhibition features artists from across the state whose work explores history, citizenship, and belonging.
As part of the biennial, Portland-based artist Todd McGrain’s bronze "Bust of York" will be presented through satellite programming at Oregon Contemporary and will debut at the Portland Art Museum. During the exhibition, Portlanders will be invited to participate in a survey conducted by Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute to help inform the sculpture’s future permanent placement. This project is supported by the Office of Arts & Culture through the Portland Monuments Project, a City-led initiative focused on reimagining monuments and public art through community engagement, historical research, and public education.
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 Portland's Arts Access Fund supports arts education for 27,000 students in Portland elementary schools, and provides funding more than 100 full-time arts teachers and educators serving students across the City's six districts and charter schools.
A new article from the Office of Arts & Culture details how the Arts Access Fund supports elementary arts education and shares ways the community can experience student artwork at exhibits and events across the city, including The Portland Building, Literary Arts, Two Stroke Coffee, and the Portland Art Museum.
 There’s still time to help shape a new grant opportunity for Portland’s arts community. The Office of Arts & Culture is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for its new Operating Support program, launching in 2026–27.
Review the guidelines and share your input by Wednesday, April 1.
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 Calling all artists and creatives in Portland: The Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Mayor Keith Wilson, invites you to enter the America 250 City Art Poster Contest—celebrating Portland’s history and culture alongside the United States’ 250th anniversary and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Part of a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the City of Portland is seeking commemorative poster submissions from artists aged 13+ that reflect the spirit, pride, and future of Portland, Oregon.
In addition to $5,000, the grand-prize winner will have their work displayed across Portland and accessioned into the City of Portland’s public art collection.
The submission deadline is Sunday April 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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April 4 - Jan 31, 2027
"Debut of York" opens April 4 at the Portland Art Museum and features the new bronze bust of York, which will help inform ongoing public conversations about history and monuments in Portland.
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April 10-26
The 2026 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works opens April 10–26 at venues across the Portland metro area. The annual festival highlights new work by local artists, performers, and theatre makers.
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April 15 - September 20
The annual HeART of Portland returns to the Portland Art Museum on April 15 with a K–12 exhibition featuring more than 100 works by Portland Public Schools student artists.
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Grant opportunities and open calls 📣
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Art Contest - My Safety Heroes: Celebrating Those Who Keep Portland Safe | Portland.gov | Submission deadline April 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Post-Production Grant Opens Thursday, March 26 | $7,500 | Submission deadline April 16, 2026
- Leasing Opportunities at Multnomah Arts Center | Arts space | Application reviews begin April 13, 2026
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Uniquely Portland Event Grant (Portland Events & Film Office) | $500-$7,500 | Application deadline: Rolling, but the last day to submit for events taking place by June 30, 2026 is May 16, 2026
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Affordable Commercial Tenanting Grant (Prosper Portland) | Up to $300,000 | Application deadline: Ongoing
What we're reading 📰
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Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
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