Creative Heights
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Creative Heights from Oregon Community Foundation funds ambitious, innovative arts projects that expand Oregon’s cultural landscape and engage communities through new creative works.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (LOI) | May 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1 million awarded annually; grants range from $10,000 to $100,000 per project, with up to 2 years to use funds.
Summary: Supports Oregon artists and culture bearers in creating and sharing innovative, ambitious new works that expand the state’s cultural landscape.
Key Information: Highly competitive (5–7% success rate); LOI required before full application.
Description
The Creative Heights initiative, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), aims to elevate Oregon’s cultural vitality by funding bold, innovative projects across all artistic disciplines. The program encourages artists, culture bearers, and organizations to take creative risks, experiment, and meaningfully engage Oregon communities. Grants support the creation and/or presentation of new works, with a focus on projects that stretch artistic practice and offer unique experiences for Oregon audiences.
