Lane Arts Council

08/30/2026

Discover how Kindness Creates Community on the September 4th First Friday ArtWalk! Visit dozens of galleries and businesses displaying artwork through Downtown Eugene, along exciting performances and engaging Fiesta Cultural activities at the Farmers Market Pavilion. Eugene's ArtWalk is always the First Friday of the month and always FREE.

Detail of artwork by: Unnamed Artists from Folk Art Paper Quilts Workshop at MECCA: Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts, Shirley Kay at Shirley Kay Fine Arts & Apparel, Unnamed artists Art-Wrapped Bus at Lane Transit District, and newspaper article at Eugene Opera.

08/29/2026

Acompáñanos a los 12 años de Fiesta Cultural en el Paseo de Arte del Primer Viernes, una celebración de las culturas y herencias de toda América Latina. Disfruta de música en vivo, presentaciones de baile, mercado artesanal, actividades para la familia y carritos de comida típica. Todos están bienvenidos a este evento familiar.Más información: lanearts.org/fiesta-cultural-espanol/

Los Detalles:
Viernes, Sept. 4, 5:30-10 p.m.
Pabellón del Mercado de Granjeros, 85 E. 8th Ave.

Presentado por Lane Arts Council y Los Servicios Culturales de la Ciudad de Eugene.

Imágenes: Salsa Pacifica, Perlita Del Sur, y Danzantes Aztecas.

08/28/2026

Join us for the 12th year of Fiesta Cultural at the First Friday ArtWalk, a celebration of cultures and heritages from across Latin America. Enjoy live music, dance performances, a multicultural artisan marketplace, family activities and local food carts. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. Learn more: lanearts.org/fiesta-cultural

When: Friday, Sept. 4, 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave.

Produced by Lane Arts Council and City of Eugene Cultural Services.

Images: Salsa Pacifica, Banda Perlita Del Sur, and Danzantes Aztecas

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

APPLY TODAY! The Design Arts Apprenticeship pairs Lane County middle and high school students with a professional designer for a 10 week, hands-on learning experience for FREE. lanearts.org/arts-apprenticeships/

2026 Fall Term: Comics and Manga, Digital and Physical Design, Character Accessory Costume Design, Biomimicry, Product Design, and Zine Creation

08/06/2026

Special Thank you to EUGENE BRiGHT Parade and Columbia Bank for sponsoring the August 7th First Friday ArtWalk!

EUGENE BRiGHT Parade: A community celebration of KiNDNESS. Illuminate Downtown Eugene with the 2026 BRiGHT Parade on Saturday, September 26th at 7:30pm. See human-powered and electric art in motion and stay for the AfterParty too! There are four ways you can participate: make an entry, volunteer on parade day, donate or sponsor and, of course, be there! Entry applications are open now at eugenebrightparade.com

Columbia Bank is committed to empowering businesses and families as they pursue their ambitions. Their greatest investment is in the communities they serve. With a team of dedicated professionals and a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, they offer specialized expertise and personalized support tailored to meet their clients’ needs at every stage. https://www.columbiabank.com/

ArtWalk is supported by funds from the Oregon Arts Commission, a policy-making and advisory body within the Oregon Business Development Department, funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.

08/02/2026

Try your hand at wheel-throwing, rug-tufting, screen printing, wax carving, mandala-making and more! Local arts organizations FUSE Jewelry Collective, Maude Kerns Art Center, Whiteaker Printmakers, Clay Space Eugene, EUGENE BRiGHT Parade, and Wildling Collaborative Arts welcome you to engage with demonstrations and hands-on activities, learn about public art classes and workshops, and get inspired by the wealth of arts opportunities available in our community!

Images: FUSE, BRiGHT Parade, Clay Space, Maude Kerns, FUSE, Clay Space and BRiGHT Parade

08/01/2026

2027 Lane County Cultural Coalition Cultural Opportunity Grant Applications are now open!

There have been updates to the application and rubric, so read the information thoroughly.

Deadline: Thursday October 15, 2026 at 5pm.
Details: laneculture.net
Questions: Email [email protected]

08/01/2026

Create Community at Eugene's August 7th First Friday ArtWalk. Explore artwork at local galleries and businesses, and stop by the Farmers Market Pavilion to explore hands on activities from an array of arts maker spaces. While at the Pavilion, shop and explore a marketplace full of local artisans and community partners. Eugene's ArtWalk is 5:30pm-8:00pm on the First Friday of every month and always FREE!

Detail of artwork by: Pam Van Londen at Radiant Community Arts , Unnamed Artists Outsider Arts Show Fundraiser at DARK PINE COFFEE, Erin Langly at Blum Studio, and Peter Helinski at One Wall Gallery at Epic Seconds.

07/06/2026

Lane Arts Council's office will be closed July 6-10, 2026 for a summer reset.

We will look forward to greeting you at the office again starting July 13!