The recepients of the 2007 Oregon Literary Fellowships have been announced and Portland’s own William S. Gregory is the recipient of this year Walt Morey Fellowship for Drama.
Out-of-state judges selected 10 writers and two publishers to receive grants of $2,500 each. A reception in February 2008 will honor this year’s recipients.
William Gregory (”Sam” [...]

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As we reach the end of the year, I encourage everyone to open up their hearts and their wallets and give what they can to non-profits that benefit their local community.
If part of your giving this year should run to the arts and culture (and, if you’re reading this, it probably should!) please remember [...]

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The Oregon Cultural Trust and the Portland Center for the Performing Arts are sponsoring a party to celebrate Oregon’s art, culture and humanities this Monday, December 10th.
Cost of admission: make a gift of any size to one or more of the many arts & culture nonprofits who’ll be at the party. Then, make a matching [...]

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In the spirit of the season, I want to share a heartwarming story from Portland theater.
Today, Friday, December 7th, is the last day on the job for Bob Hicks, long-time theater critic and arts editor for the O.  Bob has spent the last 30 of his 34 years as a journalist in Portland focused on [...]

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Last week’s Portland Business Journal delivered the annual installment of their Corporate Philanthropy Awards, a listing of businesses that give heavily to local non-profits. And some of our best business partners are all over the awards. Check it out:
Topping the ranks of $10-50m revenue companies is Gerding Edlen Development, a major [...]

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