The Oregon Arts Commission was established in 1967 to foster the arts in Oregon and ensure their excellence. Nine commissioners, appointed by the governor, determine policies, establish Long-Range Plans, and review applications to grants programs to determine funding levels.

In 1993, the Oregon Arts Commission became a division of the Oregon Business Development Department. All Commission business meetings are open to the public.

National Endowment for the Arts

Funding for the commission and its programs primarily is provided by the state of Oregon the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes a great nation deserves great art and with a cultural partner grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Oregon Arts Commission Publications

Listings of all publications released by the Oregon Arts Commission. Downloadable electronic versions are also posted as available.

Commission Protocol Documents

  • Grant Panel Handbook
    (drafted to assist grant review panelists in evaluating Commission grant applications)
  • Graphic Standards Guide
    (overview of requirements for grantees utilizing Oregon Arts Commission logos in printed materials)

Enabling Legislation

This document directly affects Oregon artists. It includes pertinent legal statutes, definitions of terms used in contracts, and outlines of artists' rights in regard to terms of contracts.

Oregon Arts Commission Statutes

Contact Us
Are you involved with the arts in Oregon? Use this form to tell us more about who you are and what you do.

Staff
Contact information for Commission staff members.

Commissioners
Names and bios of the Commissioners on the Oregon Arts Commission.

Commission Meetings
Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12 in Salem. The agenda will be posted here when it is available.

Oregon Arts Commission Strategic Plan and Goals

Directions to the Offices
Directions to the Oregon Arts Commission offices.