View artwork by Peter Licavoli at Townsend Teahouse at the January 2nd First Friday ArtWalk

This past year was an incredible year for Lane Arts Council.

Students from Hamlin Middle School in Springfield were mentored by artists and learned about careers as a professional artist.
We are launching our new arts integration program this month at Oaklea Middle School in Junction City.
Thousands of people participated in our First Friday ArtWalk, mural bike tour, wine walk, UO ArtWalk, and ArtTalks.
Artists and arts leaders benefited from our workshops, co-sponsored by the City of Eugene.

Partnerships are the key to our success. Thank you to all of the artists, organizations, donors, volunteers, and civic and business leaders who make it all possible. Collectively, we contribute to building creative communities.

Thanks for all you do to support arts and culture in Lane County. I look forward to our continued partnership in 2015.

Warmly,

Liora Sponko

Executive Director

P.S. There are only two days left in the giving year. Have you taken advantage of the tax credit yet? Support Lane Arts Council and then make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust by December 31. You'll get it back when you file your Oregon taxes.

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK | January 2nd

Join Lane Arts Council for the First Friday ArtWalk on Friday, January 2nd.
For ArtWalk artist and exhibit details, check out the ArtWalk Itinerary or download the

ArtWalk Guide. ArtWalk is always free!

Eagle by Robert Horner at

The New Zone Gallery

Hosted by Mija Andrade

Resident Artist at the
Oregon Supported Living Program

5:30pm The New Zone Gallery

(164 W Broadway)

6:00pm Jazz Station
(124 W Broadway)

6:30pm Urban Lumber Company
Furniture Showroom

(28 E Broadway)

7:00pm InEugene Real Estate

(100 E Broadway)

7:30pm Pacific Rim Art Guild & Gallery

(160 E Broadway, Basement)

WIN TICKETS TO

January ArtWalk Sponsor

THE EUGENE

SYMPHONY'S JANUARY CONCERT

This Friday, join us at the First Friday ArtWalk and you'll be entered to win a pair of tickets for the Eugene Symphony's Branford & Bernstein concert with NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

The concert will be held at 8pm at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. For more information and tickets, visit eugenesymphony.org or call 541-682-5000.

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FINDING THE PERFECT DONOR DATABASE

Thursday, January 15th | 9:30am - 11:00am

Pacific Continental Bank
1450 High Street, Eugene

This free webinar will cover the basic concepts for making an informed decision about donor systems. Topics include: What to expect from a database, when to consider a change, and how to make the decision.

RSVP to Heidi Larwick at [email protected]

AROUND OREGON ANNUAL AT THE ARTS CENTER

Deadline to Apply: March 28th, 2015

The Around Oregon Annual exhibit recognizes the quality and diversity in creative expression of artists living throughout Oregon. Their intent is to show young and upcoming, as well as mature and established artists together. The Around Oregon Annual recognizes and encourages excellence by awarding cash prizes, thoughtfully selected from the actual work. Read More

DAVID JOYCE GALLERY: COLORFUL STORIES:

A VISUAL HISTORY OF FOOD

Deadline to Apply: January 6th, 2015

Lane Community College's David Joyce Gallery exhibits work in unique themes reflecting the subjects of culinary and hospitality. This theme celebrates the glory of food, the art of service, and the people that bring these subjects to life. We invite artists to showcase works in a variety of mediums with specific or broad thematic interpretations. Read More

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART ANNUAL

Deadline to Apply: February 6th, 2015 by 5pm

The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) at the University of Oregon established an art acquisition program to purchase works for the EMU's permanent art collection, in various media created by Paciﬁc Northwest artists. Established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Read More

ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IS A HUGE SUCCESS!

Lane Arts Council connects Hamlin Middle School eighth graders with local professional artists through our Arts Apprenticeship Program. As the first term of the program comes to an end, students' showcased their ceramic creations, watercolor paintings, websites, and video production, created with the guidance of their mentors. The end results were impressive, but the best results were the students and mentors asking "Can we sign up again?"

The quality of instruction by the mentors was fantastic. They gave the students great technical knowledge as well as inspired them to foster their own creativity.- Hamlin Parent

This program is generously supported by the Oregon Arts Commission and the Springfield Education Foundation. For more information about this program or any of our arts education offerings, please contact Lauren Suveges, Arts Education Program Manager, at [email protected] or (541) 485-2278. Read More

CULTURE AND EDUCATION ALLIANCE

Thursday, January 15th | 4:00pm-5:00pm

Lane Arts Council, 1590 Willamette St, Eugene

Have you checked out the Culture and Education Alliance's website lately? Not only can you find arts and culture organizations and programs from around the county, but you can also check out these amazing arts and culture educational resources to use in the classroom or at home with your family.

Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, January 15th from 4:00-5:00pm at Lane Arts Council, 1590 Willamette St.

SAVE THE DATE:

ARTS LEADERS OF EUGENE AND SPRINGFIELD (ALES)

February 12th, 4:30pm-6:30pm | Location TBD

Join the Arts Leaders of Eugene and Springfield (ALES) for their first meeting this February. ALES is a a newly formed group that will hold bimonthly gatherings at local breweries. This is a networking event for Lane County arts leaders to gather, network, and share information and resources.

MUSE CLUES PROVIDES ACCESS TO LOCAL MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

Are you looking for an educational, low cost, multigenerational activity during a school break, weekend or non-school day? Consider MUSE Clues! MUSE Clues is a great way to keep families and students learning throughout the year with inquiry-based investigations at our local museums and cultural institutions. Read More

Arts and Business Alliance Meetup:

NEW CONNECTIONS IN THE NEW YEAR:

SUPPORTING EACH OTHERS NEEDS AND ASSETS

January 17th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Oregon Supported Living Program Lincoln Gallery

309 W. 4th Ave., Eugene

Please join the Emerging Leaders in the Arts Network and the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene in strengthening our arts community in the New Year. Be ready to share a New Year's resolution for your organization, something you need help with, and what resources you might be able to share to help other organizations with their needs. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, please RSVP by Tuesday, January 13, 2015 to [email protected].

UPCOMING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: