Oregon Humanities

Thank you for the advisory and I look forward to joining you on March 13th.

Rev. Renee' Ward, Portland | on OCT grants webinars 2013

Hi, Shalena. We will begin a new series of Think & Drink programs in 2013. Be sure to sign up for our enewsletter (in the column to the left) so you receive that information as soon as it’s available.

Kathleen Holt | on Think & Drink: Future of War

Will the Think and Drink program continue and if so can you let me know the next day of discussion ?

Thank you

Shalena Bos, Portland | on Think & Drink: Future of War

Greetings,
  I have a question regarding Oregon food supplies. Oregon is considered an agricultural state. Yet when I go to most major markets (WinCo. for example; a company ownwed and operated by employees withing Oregon) Nearly ALL fresh produce is imported from Mexico, Ecuador, where ever! Do you mean to say it’s cheaper to ship tomatos from Chile than it is from, say, Lakeview?
  WHERE is Oregon’s produce? I KNOW we grow it, yet where is it all going and why? Especially when Oregon has a proven and outstanding hunger problem! Oregon needs to be concerned with feeding its own people first! Thank you!

D. Kessler, Gresham, Or. | on Think & Drink Food Security Survey

Congratulations to ORHum for organizing a stimulating and well-attended event. I know Susan Bragdon well, and know of Robert Paarlberg’s work but haven’t met him until the event: Rich Read did a great job facilitating, and Susan and Robert outlined their differences well.

I would be interested to hear what others learned from the event, as it means little if these opportunities simply confirm one’s suspicions, e.g. about GM foods or overconsumption. For me, I came away pondering all the dimensions of food security, and wondering why certain dimensions (primarily the technological) tend to be at the forefront of debate while others receive much less emphasis.

Jim Proctor, Portland, OR | on Think & Drink Food Security Survey

Hi Jan. My first suggestion would be to visit the website for the Regional Arts & Culture Council. You might explore funding through the Washington County Cultural Coalition as well. I’ll email you a list of additional funders as well. Good luck with your project!

Jennifer Allen, Portland | on 2012 PP Grant application period opens

Hello!

I am an educator and volunteer coordinator at an incredible place called Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve in Hillsboro,  Our Preserve is 725 acres of wetlands and uplands which are used by nesting birds and wetland animals plus explored by many children and adults,especially bird-watchers.  For years the only access to the Preserve was by car;  there are no bus lines and it is dangerous to bike on the road.  Our organization is working with the City of Hillsboro to construct a trail which would start in downtown Hillsboro and go through our wetlands to an existing Education Center.  The reason I am reaching out to you is to see what suggestions you might have for funding a piece of art which would function as a gate to the wetlands, a portland to the natural area after coming out of the urban zone. There will be thousands of people who will use this entry and enjoy the artwork. We have an Artist, Valerie Otani, who creates public art, but we need funds for the materials which would be around $7,000. Do you know of any grants that might fit this need?

Jan Curry - 503-681-6283

Jan Curry, Hillsboro, OR | on 2012 PP Grant application period opens

Hi Theonie,

We would require a formal letter of interest. I’ll give you a call to discuss your program ideas!

Best,
Jennifer

Jennifer Allen, Portland | on Grants Workshops 2011

Sept. 24, 2011 - We have been setting up meetings under the October “National Arts & Huanities” to initiate awareness of an Arts & Wellnes Center
Concept in Wilsonville. The Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council would like to apply for a 2012 Public Program grant to hold a Creative Conversation at the Wilsonville Library after April
1, 2012. Will this message serve as a Letter of Interest due by Oct. 31? Or, do you wnat something
more formal? 503-638-6933

TheonieGilmore | on Grants Workshops 2011

I am interested in a discussion about Race and Change in Oregon through sports culture in Oregon.  By looking at the Oregon football and basketball programs of the public universities suggests that enormous change has occurred regarding race in the state. 

It is the perfect frame in which to broach a discussion about racial progress and post-race America.  I would love to participate in such a conversation with any of the experts that Oregon Humanities has chosen for this year.

Dr. Thabiti Lewis, Portland Urban League | on Conversation Project 2012-13 program offerings