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Regional Arts & Culture Council, 411 NW Park Avenue, Ste 101, Portland, OR (2026)

06/09/2026

Deadline Extended to June 24th! Apply now!

In partnership with and , the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites artists/artist teams who are currently living in Oregon or Washington and producing work in visual, literary, media, social practice and/or interdisciplinary mediums to submit qualifications for up to a one year artist-in-residence opportunity at the newly constructed Harrison Community Village in Southeast Portland.

One artist/artist team will be selected to work with and among village residents and staff to create work in any medium that engages and/or is a result of collaborating with the community. A combination of temporary, itinerant, time-based and permanent artistic manifestations are welcomed, encouraged and to be determined through the course of the residency. Located on the southeast corner of SE Mill St and SE 82nd Ave, the new village is nestled between the Tabor, Montavilla and Mill Park neighborhoods in Portland, OR.

The budget available for the project comes from Multnomah County’s Percent for Art Program and is an all inclusive budget of $15,000-$25,000. Submissions are due by Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.

Further information about the project can be accessed using the link in our bio. If you would prefer materials in another language please contact the RACC project team for translation services.

Photo by Yvanna Ramos .ramos

06/05/2026

RACC is looking to fill two positions!

The Director of Finance and Administration is a hands-on leader to be responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the organization. This position oversees all monthly accounting functions, payroll and benefits administration, vendor management, and operational processes while helping to strengthen internal systems and organizational effectiveness.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and highly detail-oriented — someone who can lead processes, improve systems, and partner with leadership, while also rolling up their sleeves to complete day-to-day work accurately and efficiently.
The salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000

The Executive Assistant is a highly organized and proactive team member who supports the organization’s daily administrative and operational functions. This role combines traditional executive administrative support responsibilities with operational coordination and systems management to help ensure the organization runs smoothly and efficiently.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and service-minded, with strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires someone who can manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, improve processes, and provide dependable support across teams.
The salary range for this role is $57,000-$65,000

Both roles are a full-time hybrid roles in Portland, Oregon. Learn more and apply at https://racc.org/about/careers/

Image: Space Plants (2019) by Tyler FuQua Creations at Verdell Rutherford Park.

06/02/2026

6/04 - 7/24 Inheritors of Movement is a four-person exhibition held at ’s in Portland OR, featuring works made by Black artists of immigrant descent.
6/04 - 6/21 productions presents Antíkoni, written by . Nez Perce stories are the heart of this bold reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone.
6/05 The opening reception of “A Year and A Day,” a 365 piece solo exhibition by Aubrey Sloan at Stark Street Studios and Gallery from 5:30-8:30pm
6/05 - 6/07 The world premiere of STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy's production “Catch Me When I Fall,” a Broadway-style musical inspired by the lived experiences of Washington County residents facing economic hardship.
6/11 - 6/14 is back with “A Bikesmith’s Tale”, a medieval story featuring thrilling sword play, rugged bike jousting, and courtly love.
6/11 - 6/14 ’s 18th Festival of New Performance will be four days of 28 PNW artists testing the edges of performance
6/12 The Portland premiere of “SPACE: A Meditation on the Meaning of Art” by at PAMCUT’s Tomorrow Theater
6/13 The is an annual community procession in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood that celebrates radical joy.
6/13 presents “LEWDicrous: SORRY! (Not Sorry),” a night of burlesque, drag, comedy, chaos, and childhood nostalgia.
6/14 “Joy Manifest: Beethoven’s Ninth” performed by
6/18 ’s world premiere of “Deep Water,” a post-apocalyptic fantasy opera that investigates rage, grief, play, & persistence in the face of destructive forces.
6/20 and 6/26 will host free Community Collaborative Art Program events at Odd Fellows Hall in Milwaukie, OR
6/25 - 6/27 The is a three-day poetry festival and competition filled with free poetry open mics, workshops, markets, and more.
6/25 and 6/27 presents Americana: “Appalachian Spring”
6/28 Rewind back to a time of day-glo, material girls, and the ever looming threat of nuclear destruction with Doomsday Clock: A Cold War Night Carnival at

05/29/2026

The new East County Library is officially open!

Over the weekend of May 16th, the community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new 95,000-square-foot library in Gresham with a ribbon cutting, an artist panel, and several activities to engage in.

As part of the Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, RACC was coordinated a dynamic public art program that brought together a remarkable group of artists to create site-specific works throughout the library and grounds.

Featuring artwork by Paula Champagne , Ka’ila Farrell-Smith, Michaela Goade , CR&SH Studio Art (Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis), and Mike Suri & Terresa White , the new East County Library reflects the creativity, diversity, and stories of the East County community.

05/20/2026

RACC recently piloted a sponsorship program with to distribute a total of $40,000 amongst 25 nonprofit arts organizations. The funds will support publicly accessible artistic programming and cultural events throughout summer 2026. Many of the projects include additional participatory community engagement activities, and the sponsorships will positively impact the recipients’ efforts to offer lively and meaningful encounters with the arts.

The sponsorees run the gamut of artistic disciplines and geographical areas of Washington County. Sponsored projects include local symphony orchestras presenting free summer concerts to theater companies uplifting youth through performance and storytelling workshops to open-air festivals bringing people together to experience Washington County’s vibrant cultural communities.

With this program RACC is honored to continue our long history of investing in the collective creative power of our region, and we encourage folks from all around the area to participate in Washington County’s exciting summer arts calendar. See a complete list of the sponsored projects linked in our bio.

Image: The kids community chalk area at La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival produced by Tualatin Valley Creates and supported by the Host Sponsor, the City of Hillsboro. Photo by Michelle Bauer (2022).

05/15/2026

The grand opening for East County Library, located at 475 NW Division St. in Gresham, will take place this weekend, Saturday, 5/16 through Sunday, 5/17!

The celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 9–10 am on Saturday, followed by a full weekend of activities and events for the community.

As part of the festivities, some of the artists whose large-scale works are installed throughout the new library will speak about their projects on Saturday, 5/16, from 12:30–2 pm. On Sunday, 5/17, artist Paula Champagne will lead a community art activity from 1:30–3 pm.

Image: Artist Ka'ila Farrell-Smith leading a community art engagement that informed her large-scale public artwork at the new East County Library. Photo by Yvanna Ramos (.ramos).

05/13/2026

Apply now! In partnership with Multnomah County and Do Good Multnomah, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites artists/artist teams who are currently living in Oregon or Washington and producing work in visual, literary, media, social practice and/or interdisciplinary mediums to submit qualifications for up to a one year artist-in-residence opportunity at the newly constructed Harrison Community Village in Southeast Portland.

One artist/artist team will be selected to work with and among village residents and staff to create work in any medium that engages and/or is a result of collaborating with the community. A combination of temporary, itinerant, time-based and permanent artistic manifestations are welcomed, encouraged and to be determined through the course of the residency. Located on the southeast corner of SE Mill St and SE 82nd Ave, the new village is nestled between the Tabor, Montavilla and Mill Park neighborhoods in Portland, OR.

The budget available for the project comes from Multnomah County’s Percent for Art Program and is an all inclusive budget of $15,000-$25,000. Submissions are due by Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.

Further information about the project can be accessed using the link in our bio. If you would prefer materials in another language please contact the RACC project team for translation services.

05/12/2026

Please join us on May 16th and 17th as Multnomah County Library inaugurates its new East County Library, a 95,000-square-foot "dynamic destination" that redefines the role of a contemporary library.

As a years-long partner for the Library Capital Bond projects, RACC administered and coordinated a public art program for the project, supporting the commissioning and installation of a significant collection of permanent artworks throughout the building and site.

Come witness incredible artworks by Paula Champagne , Ka'ila Farrell-Smith, Michaela Goade , Crystal Schenk and Shelby Davis of CR&SH Studio Art, and Mike Suri and Terresa White . Please stay tuned for a couple of programming announcements specific to these installations!

Pictured: A community art making event by Paula Champagne at Gresham Library that informed Paula's public artwork at East County Library. Photography by Yvanna Ramos (.ramos).

05/05/2026

In case you missed it, last weekend Patricia Rojas, Executive Director of the Regional Arts & Culture Council, and Darion Jones, Assistant Director of , sat down with Ken Boddie () for “Eye on Northwest Politics.” Their conversation celebrates the return of the beloved Thompson Elk and shares insights into how RACC supports the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture in caring for our community’s public art collections. You can find the full interview linked in our bio.

04/30/2026

There's something for everyone in this month's lineup of grantee events!
🪢“The Wedding I Would Want,” .Bandora’s latest works, imagines a q***r wedding in a liberated Palestine.
🎭 Mask & Mirror Community Theatre’s performance of “You Can't Take It With You” at The Stage at Rise Church in Tigard.
🌳 The Portland Chinatown Museum will host a book launch for XRchive: (Hi)stories and Visions of Block 14, an augmented pop-up book that brings to life the rich culture and history of the Chinese community and Block 14 at Lone Fir Cemetery.
🖌 Nahui Ollim, ’s solo painting exhibition, will include performance art as well as the danza of Huehueteotl Itotiani.
🎻 Classical Up Close for Kids is performing two free 45-minute concerts for children of all ages
🎺 is celebrating the release of TWO EPs featuring a slew of Portland musicians and artists, join them for a groove packed night at .
🎤 At the Jaya Hanuman Temple in Beaverton, Classical Carnatic Music of India will welcome back two amazing artists, Vocal Abhishek Raguram and Venu (Bamboo Flute) Shashank, with percussionists.
💃 .m.c_official (We.Make.Culture) will be performing their next POC/BIPOC Variety Show hosted by at
👯‍♀️ .dance will be performing “Do You See Me?” a new work created by Artistic Director, Franco Nieto w/ collaboration of Open Space Company Artists.
🪩 Join for an X-Men themed drag show & q***r dance party featuring a costume contest at midnight and a pop-up comic book shop!
🎹 will be presenting “Bach-Woods Concert” at the Historic 1937 Steiner Log Church in Welches, OR.
📝 Join for two weeks of memory activism events during their 2026 festival to explore the many silenced histories that surround us.
🕺 .FOLD presents the sixth Union PDX - Festival of Contemporary Dance, a four-day festival bringing local and national dance artists to Portland's brand-new Foster Theater to perform, teach, and connect with audiences.

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