Supporting the creative and social justice interests of Oregon’s independent, contemporary music sector
MusicOregon is a 501c3 creative empowerment charity serving independent professional music creators and the communities and organizations that support them in cities and towns across the state. Centering our work on fairness, equity and diversity, MusicOregon will provide
Direct financial support to artists via grant-making and public event subsidy
Provide and conduct research and assessment of music activity across the state,
Establish locally led and supported MusicOregon chapters
Provide professional development, access, and opportunities for all aspects of Oregon's commercial and creative music culture.
The Mission
MusicOregon will expand its support of Oregon independent music creators and underserved demographics and geographies through artistic, cultural, educational and public interest programs. We are committed to empowering creative musical excellence, professional development, fiscal support, and community engagement, with equity and inclusion a central priority.
RECOGNIZE
Ongoing assessment of our creative culture to identify equity deficits that limit opportunities or access for certain communities or genres
RE-IMAGINE
Create new systems that remove creative or access impediments.
EMPOWER
Support BIPOC and female leadership to create new sustaining solutions and resources.
The Initiatives
MusicOregon creates programs and grants opportunities to support contemporary musicians/creators in every popular genre and commercial music enterprises that power our independent music culture. We commit to BIPOC leadership and staffing for many of these planned programs to keep equity at the center of our work.
Photo by: Reed Ricker
Contact us
Feel free to contact us!
Email
contact@musicoregon.org