Arts Commission awards Opportunity Grants

Published 9:00 am Thursday, February 10, 2022

SALEM – The Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation have awarded more than $88,000 in Opportunity Grants to 28 statewide artists for career development projects. Included in the recipients is Astoria’s Kristin Nekovar, also known as blis, receiving $1,000 support the completion of custom, hardwood framing in preparation for Nekovar’s debut exhibition at Astoria Visual Arts Gallery.

These grants support Oregon artists by enabling them to take advantage of timely opportunities, including participation in residencies, exhibitions and performances.

“This grant program invests in the career growth of talented Oregon artists,” said Christopher Acebo, the Arts Commissioner who chaired the review panel. “That support is critical now as artists continue to rebuild from losses related to the pandemic.”