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ARTS CENTRAL
875 NW Brooks Street - Bend, OR 97701
- 5413179324
Cate O'Hagan | 541.317.9324
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
Literary Arts
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Type of Program
In-school
After school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
The mission of Arts Central is to increase our region's access to the arts and culture through arts education, activities, and art exhibits.
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| Founded: | |
1986
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| Vision: | |
Arts Central believes that a rich cultural life brings prosperity and creative solutions to our communities. By applying innovation, collaboration and leverage, Arts Central promotes opportunities to increase arts and culture.
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| Honors: | |
1997 - Oregon Arts Commission designated Arts Central as the official regional arts council for three counties.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Arts in Education, artist residencies in the schools of five counties; Art Station, art classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages; Mirror Pond Gallery, non-profit gallery to showcase local artists; Cultural Coalition, forum to improve coordination among regional organizations.
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| Youth Served: | |
300-500
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
n/a
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| Season: | |
Year-long
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| Schedule: | |
A few times a week
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Performance, Product, Survey
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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| Community |
| Service Area: | |
Multiple county
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Museums, Social Service
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"There is an ocean of interest in the arts, yet the tide is currently out in terms of funding and support. I feel we are part of turning the tide and building a tremendous wave of support for the arts in Central Oregon." --Paul Bennet, artist, Sisters, OR |
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