Oregon Arts Commission

The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, services and special initiatives. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Oregonians through the arts by stimulating creativity, leadership and economic vitality. The Commission is supported by state general funds, National Endowment for the Arts funding and the Oregon Cultural Trust, and has been part of Business Oregon since 1993. It also runs the Percent for Art in Public Places program, which has built a collection of nearly 3,000 artworks.