Operating Support Grants for the Arts, Feb. 3

Salem, OR- Creative minds at 138 Oregon arts organizations will be empowered by $1,118,435 in fiscal year 2020 Operating Support Grants from the Oregon Arts Commission. Ranging from $3,114 to $ 29,924, the grants are available to nonprofit organizations with arts at the core of their mission and budgets over $150,000*. “We often hear that these are the most important grants we award,” said Arts Commission Chair Anne Taylor. “They alleviate some of the economic pressure and allow Oregon arts organizations to focus on their missions.” Organizations receiving Operating Support from the Arts Commission last year expended $213 million, employed 11,681 FTE and produced events and activities that were attended by close to 3.7 million people. *Organizations with budgets under $150,000 are eligible to apply for Small Operating Grants. Fiscal year 2020 Operating Support Grants were awarded to: Coast – Artula Institute for Art and Environmental Education, Bandon: $3,635; Cannon Beach Arts Association, Cannon Beach: $4,043; Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay: $5,891; Liberty Restoration Inc, Astoria: $4,919; Lincoln City Cultural Center, Lincoln City: $4,198; Newport Symphony Orchestra, Newport : $3,640; Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, Newport: $12,735.