Caldera

Mission

Caldera’s mission is to inspire and support youth from underserved rural and urban communities by awakening the potential of their creative voice.

Bottom Line for Portland

A mountain once broke and became something else: a bowl filled with rain and trees. 

Kids dreamed, artists found refuge, and creativity transformed the bowl into a place where everything is possible and nothing needs to stay broken.

Caldera means the mark of eruption – but it’s also a nonprofit that, with your help,  ignites creativity and hope for thousands of youth and artists through:

• • Summer programs 🌞 
• • Year-round mentorships 🎨
• • Artist residencies 📖

And more!

Quote

• “Having my voice heard allowed me to know that my opinions and thoughts matter. With confidence, I know that I can reach my goal and overcome barriers that would otherwise hold me back.” - Youth artist

• "By the time I graduated from the program, I knew who I wanted to be and how I wanted to impact the world around me… and that’s thanks to Caldera.” - Youth artist

Incentives

35 & UNDER DONORS

• To inspire the next generation of supporters, Priscilla Bernard Wieden is doubling every young donor’s gift, up to a total of $5,000!  ❎2️⃣ 

• Donate $50+ for a cozy ribbed Caldera beanie. 🧶

FIRST DONORS

 • The first 4 donors of $250+ will join Caldera artists over brunch at Priscilla Wieden’s on 11/30, featuring music from the Christopher Brown Quartet. 🎷

• The first 2 donors of $100+ on 12/17 get a $25 gift card to spend on focaccia, croissants, and more at Maxines! 🥐

ALL DONORS

 •  Rep Caldera merch: Give $250+ to score a canvas tote bag, or $500+ for a ceramic mug and plantable pencil. 🍵 🎒

 • 12/2: On Giving Tuesday, every gift is a chance to celebrate together! Enter to win one of three family-friendly experiences at the Blazers, Hopscotch, or the Pickles.* ⚾ 🏀 🖼️

• 12/27: Everyone who donates will be entered to win a pair of tickets to Literary Art’s Verseandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship and Artists Rep’s Lynchian thriller, Racecar Racecar Racecar.* 📚 🎭

• 12/30-31: Grand Prize! Every gift enters you to win a private stay for up to eight guests in Caldera’s beautiful A-frame cabins in Sisters, OR. Enjoy lake access, hiking trails, canoes, volleyball courts, and campfires – a rare chance to experience the outdoor beauty that inspires our youth and resident artists. * 🌲 🚣 🌠

Partner(s)

Thank you to our community partners!

Literary Arts is a community-based nonprofit with a mission to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature. 

Artists Repertory Theatre is Portland's longest-running theatre company, providing a home for a diverse community of artists and audiences to take creative risks.