𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦. 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧.
$300,000 in funding. 20 standout projects. Each one helping shape the sounds, flavors, and stories that make Bend what it is. Here’s a look at what’s getting funding in 2025:
𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦
• Volcanic Arts – 1988 Entertainment
• Cultural Nexus Project – Ukrainian Alliance of Central Oregon
• TEDxBend – Cascade Relays Foundation
• Central Oregon Taco Fest – Central Oregon Latin Festival
• Volcanoes Exhibit – High Desert Museum
• Dia de los Muertos – Lara Media Services
• WinterFest Light Art Exhibition – Lay It Out Events
• Diversity in Music – Old Mill District
• First Peoples Celebration – OSU–Cascades
• Winter PrideFest – OUT Central Oregon
• Piano Flow Live – Paula Dreyer
• Bend Design Conference – Scalehouse
• 2026 Season – The Greenhouse Cabaret
• Live at the Tower – Tower Theatre Foundation
• Bend Film Festival – BendFilm
𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 + 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦
• Beertown Comedy – Blue Moon Media
• Site Evaluation Analysis – Central Oregon Center for the Arts
• Murder-Mystery Series – La Bon Burlesque
• Luscious Bend Food + Wine Festival – Luscious Supper Club
• Circle of Life Event – Sacred Art of Living
