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title: Oregon Arts Commission
description: Oregon's state arts agency, based in Salem, funding artists and arts organizations through grants, public art and other programs.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/oregon-arts-commission
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-10-06"
organizationType: Arts council
location: Salem, OR, United States
website: https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/Pages/default.aspx
---

# Oregon Arts Commission

*Arts council • Salem, OR, United States*

## About

Oregon's state arts agency, based in Salem, funding artists and arts organizations through grants, public art and other programs.

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.

## Details

- **Address:** 775 Summer Street NE, Ste 310, Salem, OR 97301-1280
- **Website:** https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/Pages/default.aspx

## Programs

View current programs from Oregon Arts Commission on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/oregon-arts-commission