Eugene
City of Eugene Cultural Services announced 11 new recipients of the Downtown Program Fund grant for 2024, officials say
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, the Downtown Program Fund seeks to activate downtown Eugene by transforming public spaces into destinations for arts and culture that support the vibrancy, economic vitality and livability of the city.
The fund also supports individuals and organizations that work with themes of identity and belonging to nurture a sense of pride and welcoming in the community.
Up to $5,000 per project will be given to the awardees to produce their own programming and events.
Dozens of applicants were reviewed this year with consideration for their programming quality, capacity, long term impacts and potential to encourage equity, inclusion and diversity.
The following artists and organizations were awarded the grant for 2024:
- ArtCity: BEAM BRiGHT Parade and Dance Party
- Asian American Council of Oregon: Oregon Asian Night Market
- Eugene Cuban Salsa: Latin Dance and Music Festivalito
- Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble: Stories from the Unhoused
- Global Cultural Commons: ArtsAlive 2024
- HIV Alliance: Eugene Pride Block Party and National HIV Testing Day
- Kind Tree Productions: Autism Rocks Celebration
- Lane Arts Council: Summer First Friday ArtWalks Showcasing Local Music and LGBTQIA+ Artists
- Positive Community Kitchen: Cook-off for a Cause
- Salseros Productions: Salsa at the Plaza, Live Music and Dancing
- Xcape Dance Company: The Come UP! BIPOC Children’s Fest
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City officials announced the schedule for November 2024 meetings, work sessions, and topics
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Crime & Safety5 days ago
Mother refused to call 911, claiming her child was overreacting, even after the victim’s younger sibling tried sprinkling water in her eyes and cared for her all day until she died from an untreated medicaI condition; charged
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Crime & Safety4 days ago
Teacher was messaged by her student, with whom she had a months-long iIIicit relationship, only for her to later admit to abusing her position of trust and getting involved in an inappropriate relationship with the boy after she was arrested by waiting police
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Crime & Safety3 days ago
Law enforcement officer was assigned to go and check the condition of several animals, only to then claim that he was cleared by his supervisor to put down the pets safely before killing almost all of them; charged
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Eugene6 days agoEugene Police Department hosted Leadership Eugene-Springfield at its 2nd and Chambers location
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Eugene6 days ago
City officials announced the schedule for November 2024 meetings, work sessions, and topics
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Eugene6 days ago
ESF crews responded to structure fire on Jacobs Lane after reports of smoke potentially coming from the kitchen area