July 6, 2016

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded its final round of General Operating Support grants to 22 local arts organizations and non-profits in Portland.

The General Operating Support grants, funded by the City of Portland General Fund and the Arts Education & Access Fund, is awarded to arts organizations and non-profits demonstrating artistic excellence and fiscal responsibility in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington County.

As council Liaison to RACC, funding and access to the arts is a top priority for Nick.

Grant winners include: Portland Art Museum/Northwest Film Center, Oregon Symphony Association, Artist Repertory Theatre, Northwest Children's Theatre, and Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, and many others.

Along with these 22 organizations, RACC has awarded this grant to 48 different arts organizations and non-profits in the 2015-2016 fiscal year – a total of $2,933,855.

Check out RACC’s website for a full list of awardees and information.

Photo courtesy of Bodyvox Chamber Music.