Creative Expression
Organizations that focus on supporting, creating and/or celebrating the arts in the Portland area.
33 Nonprofits
1,539 Donors
$164,562 Given So Far
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OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$1,500
raised so far
The Abbey is a non-profit event space celebrating diversity in the arts by amplifying the artistic voices of underrepresented communities.
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OCT Qualified
$8,091
raised so far
Local artists. Accessible tickets. Affordable rentals for other arts orgs. And bold new plays (that sometimes make their way to Broadway).
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OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$4,725
raised so far
BRAVO creates the opportunity for students to experience the joyful and transformative power of the performing arts.
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OCT Qualified
$1,577
raised so far
Bridging Voices is a community chorus for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, creating a space for building community through music making.
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OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$3,650
raised so far
Awakening creative voices through summer programs, in-school partnerships, artist residencies, and more.
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New
OCT Qualified
$2,915
raised so far
Ethos provides sliding-scale music education through culturally responsive, inclusive programming for youth in Portland and across Oregon.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
OCT Qualified
$3,880
raised so far
Fear No Music performs the greatest concert music of our time, mentors young composers, and leverages its platforms for social justice.
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New
OCT Qualified
$3,065
raised so far
Fonograf Editions is a volunteer-led press publishing interdisciplinary works that challenge boundaries and subvert genre expectations.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
$3,866
raised so far
FoN is an arts and workforce development org centering BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth, and welcomes you to their new all ages venue, The Off Beat!
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BIPOC-Led Organization
OCT Qualified
$630
raised so far
Historic Alberta House is an event space focusing on voices that have been impacted by social, economic, and racial injustices in Oregon.
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OCT Qualified
$2,042
raised so far
Improv. Stand Up. Sketch. Weird. Kickstand Comedy has been serving the Portland community for a decade with shows, classes, and laughs.
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OCT Qualified
$13,017
raised so far
Literary Arts’ mission is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature.
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OCT Qualified
$3,990
raised so far
Live Wire is independently produced radio show based in Portland, OR, and broadcast on public radio nationwide.
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OCT Qualified
$1,950
raised so far
Metropolitan Youth Symphony builds community through music education, connecting youth to music’s power. We believe in Music for All.
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OCT Qualified
$11,875
raised so far
Montavilla Jazz strengthens & diversifies local culture, providing platforms for forward-thinking artistry & original, Portland-made music.
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OCT Qualified
$11,514
raised so far
My Voice Music amplifies young voices and ignites self-discovery through songwriting, recording, and performance.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
OCT Qualified
$26,447
raised so far
Portland-based, national in scope, NACF is committed to uplifting Native voices, arts, cultures, and communities.
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OCT Qualified
$3,466
raised so far
North Pole Studio empowers artists with autism & I/DD to pursue self-determined lives and careers in the arts.
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New
OCT Qualified
$2,650
raised so far
OK You supports young people in using creative practices to navigate big emotions and stay connected to their OK selves.
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OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$1,816
raised so far
Portland’s home for community-produced media since 1982. Access tools and training – and keep the power of media in the people’s hands.
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New
OCT Qualified
$6,030
raised so far
Bringing free, live grand opera to public parks, making world-class music accessible to all since 2003.
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New
OCT Qualified
$2,960
raised so far
ArtsWatch publishes local, trusted arts and culture news, boosting visibility and driving audiences for artists across the region.
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New
OCT Qualified
$1,500
raised so far
Mountaintop musical experiences, meaningful music literacy, and lifelong connection for singers, Kindergarten – 12th grade.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
OCT Qualified
$1,575
raised so far
We make contemporary Black theatre available to everyone, especially welcoming youth, young adults, and people new to our communities.
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New
OCT Qualified
$1,730
raised so far
PHAME is Portland’s longest-standing arts academy serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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BIPOC-Led Organization
OCT Qualified
$5,370
raised so far
We strive to create transcendent theatrical experiences and community programs that break down the barriers separating people.
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OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$8,510
raised so far
A come-as-you-are theatre company that celebrates the human experience with vibrant plays and transformational education programs.
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New
OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$3,220
raised so far
Connecting street artists with communities to create vibrant murals, educational workshops, and inclusive public art experiences.
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OCT Qualified
Skidmore Prize Winner
$4,533
raised so far
Sincere Studio is a community sewing studio and classroom that provides low-cost and free sewing classes, workshops, events, and groups.
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OCT Qualified
$5,197
raised so far
A Portland landmark since 1882, TOC is a nonprofit concert hall where music, art, and community thrive in the West End creative district.
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OCT Qualified
$6,516
raised so far
As the West Coast's only dance-specific presenter, White Bird is bringing the world's best dance to the Portland metro region.
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OCT Qualified
BIPOC-Led Organization
$1,760
raised so far
Write Around bridges divides by using creative writing to bring people together to connect, heal, and transform.
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OCT Qualified
$2,996
raised so far
Independent, hyperlocal, community-focused media: a center for ideas, music, & creativity in service of a more open media & just world
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