ABOUT US

Art is a crucial part of our lives and artists often need extra support to purchase supplies, to experiment with new ideas, or to bring art and art education to members of our community.

Established in 2014, The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program is a locally conceived and funded program offering grants to visual artists and arts educators in Southern Oregon. These grants support the artistic projects of these individuals who are dedicated to improving their own creative lives as well as the lives of others.

Taking place for over eight years now, the program has gone on to award nearly $530,460 in grants to over 155 creative individuals.

“Receiving a grant allowed me to purchase materials for a new body of work for future exhibitions so that discussions can take place about the importance of sustaining creative work in our region.” - Scott Malbaurn