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NIVA was formed to serve the needs of the American Indian Veteran Community. We work to ensure access to the VA’s healthcare system, other entitlements, benefits and programs that can assist. NIVA also promotes and advances the needs of and services to Indian Veterans and their families by promoting the American Indian Veteran in a positive image and manner, promoting traditional methods to heal from military trauma and promoting awareness of American Indian’s unique culture and traditions.

The mission of the Northwest Photography Archive is to expand access to an extraordinary cultural resource through the publication of historically and artistically significant photographs of the Pacific Northwest. The vast majority of such works—scattered among public and private collections—are rarely seen, their existence largely unknown. We work to restore them to public view by gathering remarkable images that illuminate particular themes and presenting them in attractive, affordable books.

NWHP began in 1978 with a project to find and preserve the stories of women who worked in the shipyards in the Portland/Vancouver area during WWII doing what was traditionally 'men's work.' We conducted oral history interviews, gathered images and produced a slide show and now a DVD Good Work, Sister! Women Shipyard Workers of World War II: An Oral History. We continue to show the DVD, speak at showings, and distribute the DVD and study guide to schools, libraries and individuals.

Founded in Portland in 2004 by acclaimed dancer/choreographer Sarah Slipper, NW Dance Project is dedicated to the creation, Portland premiere and international touring of innovative, new contemporary dance works (300+) from gifted dance makers created in an open and artistically stimulating environment. Our award-winning dancers have been called “some of the best dancers you will ever see” (Calgary Herald), and The Oregonian named NW Dance Project “an essential part of the city’s arts scene.”

The Obo Addy Legacy Project programs are integral to the cultural life of Oregon. They enhance understanding of African arts and cultural traditions. Founded by Obo and Susan Addy in 1986, the organization exists as a virtual cultural center with offerings in schools, parks, community centers and performance venues all over the state. The Obo Addy Legacy Project continues Homowo’s valuable work of adding to the quality of life, the diversity and the creativity of the Northwest.

OK You is a nonprofit that engages youth and those who support them in using arts+wellness practices to navigate big emotions and stay connected to their OK selves. In collaboration with diverse artists of all ages, we develop free projects, creative rituals and artistic resources for schools, families, therapeutic settings, and youth-supporting organizations, providing ideas, tools and practices to help young people find and sustain their inner OKness.

One of Us Productions, a local theater group was established in 1995 as and entertainment group. Applied for 503c strictly as Little Theater.

Supporting and showcasing Cottage Grove's creativity through classes, theatre, and the arts.

OHOM is an Oregon-based non-profit organization that supports individuals serving prison sentences through arts and dialogue—facilitating personal and institutional transformation and growth. Since 2007, we have enriched the lives of many Oregon inmates through our various arts programs. We are seen as an important ally and positive change agent in a system that needs to better support the incarcerated while they serve their sentences, as well as when they leave and begin life on the outside. Because of this work, along with other societal changes, we are slowly seeing shifts in public perceptions of returning citizens as they use their skills and adaptability to be more productive and valued by the broader Oregon community.

Open School is a rigorous college-prep program for kids who hold tremendous promise, but need something different than traditional school. We know which kids are most likely to drop out. We find them and surround them with what they need to graduate and get ahead: advocacy, equity, and rigorous academics.

OpenArt is a nonprofit organization that uses arts to meet people at the point of their need. Our mission is to be a regenerative force in our communities, creating experiences of discovery, connection and resilience through our work in the arts and the natural world. Funded by sliding-scale fees, charitable donations, and grants, we offer productions, retreats, educational and cultural programming, community events, cottage industry initiatives, and consulting to individuals, communities, and organizations—serving, learning from and growing in humble partnership with people of diverse economic backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, sexualities and abilities.

OPERABEND is a Non-Profit Regional Opera Company located on the stupendous backdrop of the Oregon High Desert. In this dramatic mountain setting lives a small opera company, dedicating its resources to the theatrical production of fine vocal works via concerts, scenes and full productions.

Orchestra Next, a non-profit organization, is committed to training the next generation of orchestral musicians. We do this by creating opportunities for students and professionals to collaborate, rehearse and perform together in productions that enrich Oregon’s cultural landscape. Orchestra Next strives for excellence in its model of mentorship, virtuosity in every production, and joy in making music.

Since opening in 1991, the Oregon Air and Space Museum is dedicated to the acquisition and display of various aircraft and artifacts depicting the history aviation and space technology for the education and enjoyment of the people of Oregon and around the world.

The Oregon Artists Series Foundation facilitates new public art in downtown Salem. It organized Mayor’s Art Annual exhibitions and the purchase of art for the Salem Convention Center and planned for the acquisitions and loans of sculptures installed outside the building. It collaborates with the Hallie Ford Museum of Art on loans of contemporary works from its collection at Willamette University. It uses its nonprofit status to seek gifts of public art for the City of Salem’s collection.

The Oregon Aviation Historical Society was originally incorporated in 1983 to collect, preserve, and restore Oregon related aviation artifacts for interpretive and educational display to insure the preservation of Oregon’s rich aviation heritage for future generations.

Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) has presented the masterworks of J.S. Bach to audiences in Eugene, Portland, and throughout the State of Oregon for nearly five decades. The annual event began as a collaboration between German Conductor and Organist, Helmuth Rilling and former Associate Dean of the University of Oregon School Of Music, Royce Saltzman. OBF is now an international festival of worldwide repute, led by Maestro Matthew Halls and Executive Director Janelle McCoy.

Founded in 1989 by James Canfield, a former principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, OBT quickly developed a distinctive style and unique repertoire that grew to comprise over 80 ballets. From 2003-2012, under the direction of Christopher Stowell, OBT added 20 world premieres to its diverse body of work. In 2013, Kevin Irving became the company’s 3rd Artistic Director and is working to develop a unique approach to 21st century American ballet that reflects the vigor of this evolving art form.

Research, recognize and commemorate the culture and heritage of African Americans in the State of Oregon. Our goal is to secure a place and forum in which this heritage can be shared with the greater public.

BRAVO Youth Orchestras transforms the lives of underserved youth through intensive orchestral music instruction. BRAVO is inspired by El Sistema, the international movement of social action through music founded in Venezuela in 1975. BRAVO is a member of El Sistema USA, and is the first El Sistema aligned program in Oregon. BRAVO launched operations in September 2013 with BRAVO Rosa Parks at Portland's poorest public school. In 2016-17 BRAVO will serve over 500 students at four priority schools

The Oregon Cartoon Project promotes comic-making, cartooning and the related disciplines of film and animation in our state and beyond. Through live and virtual platforms, OCP aims to build a diverse community of artists and connect them with educators, youth and the general public for creative exchange and transformative community. OCP also tells and archives the history of Oregon’s long involvement in these popular and culturally relevant artforms.

Blue Sky serves 25,000 visitors/year at our 3,700 square foot gallery. All programs are free and include: * 22-24 solo photography shows. Artists receive a $750 stipend, can produce an exhibition catalog and give an artist talk. Work is usually offered for sale, and is featured in our annual yearbook. * The Pacific NW Photography Viewing Drawers, with original prints for sale by 70 contemporary photographers. * A non-circulating library of 1,000+ photography books available to the public.

The mission of Oregon Children’s Choir is to nurture and educate the youth of today through choral and vocal music education. Oregon Children’s Choir is a choral organization where fellowship, learning, and striving for excellence encourage all of our choristers to become ambassadors of harmony within our community and into the world beyond. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the Oregon Children’s Choir was formed in January 1982 to supplement the musical training offered in local schools.

The mission of Oregon Children’s Theatre is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. Our vision is that all children, families, and communities have opportunities to learn and grow through theater and the arts. We’re proud to be Oregon’s leading performing arts company for young people, reaching over 120,000 children, families and schools each year.

CCBA’s mission is to strengthen ties with the Chinese community and with the community at large. By promoting education, cultural appreciation, mutual respect, and understanding, the CCBA works toward these communities common goal of improving the society that we share.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is dedicated to creating unique and engaging experiences that connect people to the Oregon Coast and inspire ocean conservation. Rated as one of the top 10 aquariums in the USA because of naturalistic exhibits and effective presentation of marine life, the Aquarium has provided great guest experiences for millions of visitors since 1992. The facility captures a strong sense of place along the Pacific Ocean and the organization is focused on education and conservation.

Meaningful, quality education is the key to better employment, financial success and personal satisfaction. The OCCC Foundation’s mission is to advance educational opportunities by raising funds for College programs and student scholarships. Gifts to the Foundation are gifts of knowledge that help build a better future for Lincoln County through an educated citizenry. The Foundation helps to ensure growth and stability for the College, thus ensuring the future of higher education in our region.

The non-profit Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is based in the thriving central Oregon coast town of Newport. OCCA's mission is to develop, promote and celebrate community arts – and to promote and provide high-caliber arts experience on the Oregon coast. OCCA also manages the Newport Performing Arts Center and Newport Visual Arts Center, in partnership with the City of Newport.

At Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR), we strive to EDUCATE about, PRESERVE, and RESTORE the history of logging railroading in the Pacific Northwest. Through historic train rides along the Oregon Coast, we can EDUCATE the public, bring the past to life, and tell the story of how the railroad was vital to shaping the county into what it is today. We strive to PRESERVE the historic right-of-way, equipment, and history by creating authentic experiences and displays for visitors to explore and enjoy. With expert skills, OCSR can RESTORE the history of the Pacific Northwest, allowing the public a chance to see, up close, real historic motive power running once again in the environment it once helped form.

The Oregon Coast School of Art (OCSA) is a non-profit started by Emily Free Wilson and Matt Wilson. The mission of OCSA is to inspire through creativity and support the arts through teaching programs and a multi-media residency program. OCSA will promote education in the arts and provide space for artists to make art and live on the Oregon Coast. OCSA will support the arts through various teaching programs, bringing artists and art enthusiasts of all mediums together to learn, create, and collaborate.

The Festival’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for Oregon’s youth by providing the opportunity to learn and perform orchestral music together.  The Festival annually presents three events: 1) a four-day April Festival for HS orchestras, 2) a Winter Chamber Music Concert Series with HS students and professionals playing side-by-side, and 3) a Composers’ Symposium for HS students.  Schools with a high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch and/or minority students are given priority admission.

We teach the process of theatre -- from understanding the text and its social context to rehearsing and staging a show. We emphasize professionalism, camaraderie, and teamwork. Our organization comprises talented professionals with a dedication to kids and the arts, and we love what we do -- and that’s what makes theatre camp such a meaningful experience for our students, many of whom return year after year.

Oregon Contemporary Theatre creates bold entertainment, challenges expectation, inspires curiosity, encourages dialogue and supports positive change. We believe theatre can transform audiences, students, artists, our community and the world around us.

The Oregon Country Fair creates events and experiences that nourish the spirit, explore living artfully and authentically on earth, and transform culture in magical, joyous and healthy ways. We are an annual three-day festival offering the finest in entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable food and information sharing. The Fair takes place in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene.

The Oregon Crusaders holds a deep-seated philosophy of Education Through Performance. Our purpose is to provide world class education through performance in the areas of percussion, brass, dance and visual ensemble artistry. The Oregon Crusaders produce three ensembles, including the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, OC Indoor winter percussion ensemble, and Compass Rose winter Colorguard.

Founded in Pendleton in 1985, the Oregon East Symphony's mission is, "to operate, support, and maintain a symphony orchestra, ensembles, chorale, and youth classical music program in order to enhance the cultural wealth of the region through education and performance." Led by Conductor and Musical Director Beau Benson, the Symphony is comprised of musicians both local and from across the Pacific Northwest.

The Oregon Encyclopedia of History and Culture provides definitive, authoritative information written in accessible and literate language about the State of Oregon, including significant individuals, places, institutions, events, peoples, and artistic expressions.

Our mission is to strengthen Oregon communities, to bring together families within those communities, and to foster the positive development of youth through the cultural and educational programs offered by County Fairs and the Oregon State Fair.

The Oregon Folklife Network (OFN) is the state of Oregon’s Folk and Traditional Arts Program, made up of a network of statewide culture and heritage partners that operate on state, regional, county, and community levels to document, support, preserve, and celebrate Oregon’s cultural traditions. Headquartered at the University of Oregon, OFN conducts folklife fieldwork and engages with communities, organizations, and Tribes to increase public awareness about Oregon’s living cultural heritage.

The purpose of the Oregon Friends of C. G. Jung (OFCGJ) is to further the knowledge of and interest in Jungian psychology in the state of Oregon. OFCGJ recognizes it as worthwhile for individuals pursuing their own psychological development to come together regularly for personal growth and fellowship.

The Oregon Genealogical Society has one of the largest genealogical research libraries in Oregon, housing over 10,000 reference materials for Oregon, the United States, and around the world. OGS offers Oregon Pioneer and Early Settler certificates, research services for members and the public, educational opportunities with classes, workshops, two seminars each year in the spring and fall, and publishing genealogical records and materials.

The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, we have served as the state’s collective memory, gathering and preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, films, manuscripts, books, and oral histories. We exist because history is powerful, and because a history as deep and rich as Oregon’s cannot be contained within a single story or point of view. Researchers from around the world travel to our library, unearthing information that challenges conventional thinking. Curious individuals come to us to explore their family trees or discover the history of their homes or neighborhoods. Archaeologists, environmentalists, filmmakers, architects, novelists, artists, and others all find their way to us, asking questions, making discoveries, creating knowledge. We share our vast collection through thought-provoking museum exhibits and robust digital platforms. We bring history directly to Oregon's students in ways that bridge gaps of time and perspective, and we support lifelong learning through our many public lectures and events. We advance critical inquiry through the Oregon Historical Quarterly , a journal that has sparked conversations throughout our community for over a century.

The Oregon Humanities Center (OHC) seeks to promote and strengthen the humanities, both on campus and in the broader community, by supporting humanities research and teaching, fostering collaboration among the disciplines, and sponsoring public programs. The OHC sponsors a wide array of free public programs designed to provide a forum for discussion of and reflection on important issues.

Oregon Humanities connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities, encouraging Oregonians to learn about and discuss social, cultural, and public issues. Programs include Conversation Project, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Idea Lab, Public Program Grants and the triannual Oregon Humanities magazine. Oregon Humanities envisions an Oregon that invites diverse perspectives, explores challenging questions, and strives for just communities.

Through excellence in ballet instruction and uniquely nurturing mentorship, Oregon International Ballet Academy teachers instill beauty, confidence, health, love and responsibility, inspiring students to fulfill their dreams and become stewards of wellness in their communities.

The mission of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education is to interpret the Oregon Jewish experience, explore the lessons of the Holocaust and foster intercultural conversations.

Founded by Koto Master Mitsuki Dazai in 2012, Oregon Koto-Kai works to bring the ancient sound of Japanese Koto music to live audiences in the Pacific Northwest. We have performed at the Camellia Festival in Newburg, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, and more. With an extensive repertoire of both traditional and contemporary music, Oregon Koto–Kai provides a powerful link to the unique sounds of ancient and modern Japan.

Experience the adventure of life on our rivers when you explore the sternwheeler Portland, the last operating steam-powered sternwheel tug in the U.S. The vessel uses the same technology as those at the turn of the 20th century, as evident when you tour the engine room. Volunteer docents will take you on a tour of the steamer, including the pilot house and engine room, and tell stories of the local rivers and their maritime history.

The Oregon Museums Association (OMA) is a nonprofit educational membership organization whose mission is to support the museums of Oregon.

Founded in 1978, the Oregon Museums Association (OMA) is a non-profit membership organization that provides resources and services to over 200 museums, cultural institutions and associated professionals throughout Oregon.

OMA serves as an advocate for museums who actively promote the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of artistic, historic, scientific and cultural materials, sites, practices, and ideas.

The Oregon Music Festival (OMF) is a Portland based 501 c3 that is an international gathering of musicians celebrating the matchless art of music. Each year we present in three seasonal editions - Spring, Summer, and Fall. OMF's mission is to bring about transcendent beauty and culture through music and arts, enriching countless lives. Our festivals allow more than bringing together distinguished artists of diverse perspectives from across the globe, they also captivate old and new generations of audiences. OMF has been in existence since 2011 cultivating the vision of excellence through dazzling symphonic orchestras working in tandem with the presentation of rich artistic works, to truly provide a fully aesthetic experience for audiences all across Oregon.