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SUMMARY:Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) offers Cultural Opportunity Grants to support cultural programs and projects. LCCC will host a virtual grant proposal preparation workshop on September 4 to assist all grant seekers in their application preparation. Attendance details:\nTime: Sep 4\, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89740276930?\npwd=842AmYxlN1Ymba0oltXKUWHFKSN27t.1\nMeeting ID: 897 4027 6930\nPasscode: 680802 \nCultural Opportunity Grants are available to for-profit and nonprofit organizations and individuals to support access\, awareness\, and education for programs and projects related to arts\, heritage\, and humanities. Grant amounts generally range from $500 to $2\,500. Projects must occur in 2026.   \nThe deadline to submit grant applications will be Wednesday\, October 15th by 5pm. For more information and to download an application\, visit https://laneculture.net/guidelines/
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/lane-county-cultural-coalition-grant-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual/Remote/Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Business,Clubs & Organizations,Education/Classes
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SUMMARY:Free Kick-Off Gallery Reception Launches the 2025 Elements of Art Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree Kick-Off Gallery Reception Launches the 2025 Elements of Art Studio Tour\nFlorence\, Oregon – The Elements of Art Studio Tour returns this September with two weekends of open studios\, offering the public a rare chance to step inside the creative spaces of local artists. The tour kicks off with a free reception at the Florence Events Center Galleries on Thursday\, September 4\, 2025\, from 5–7 p.m.The self-guided studio tour runs on September 6–7 and September 20–21\, from 12–4 p.m. Visitors can purchase a Pass/port to participate:\n—$15 Standard Pass/port – Includes entry and an exclusive Artist Tour Book.\n—$25 Collector’s Pass/port – Includes the above plus special gifts.\nPass/port holders are automatically entered into drawings to win original artwork during the Awards Celebration on September 25\, 2025\, 5–7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center Galleries. Passes are available now at ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com.\n\nA Tour of Inspiration and ConnectionParticipating artists open their studios to share where the magic happens—inviting patrons to see how and where art is created. Visitors will discover new artists\, revisit favorites\, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase work directly from creators with no commission fees taken.\n\nEach artist is also featured in the printed and online Artist Directory\, designed to help patrons stay connected for commissions\, purchases\, and ongoing creative collaborations.\nSponsors and art lovers can also directly support the tour by sponsoring artists or contributing to event costs\, ensuring that participation remains affordable for artists while sustaining the directory\, website\, and programming.\n\nAbout the OrganizersThe Elements of Art Studio Tour is a collaborative project of Dragon Art Studio (Kassy Keppol) and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials (Jo Beaudreau). Together\, they aim to strengthen Florence’s creative community by providing cultural and economic opportunities for artists of all skill levels.\nSpecial thanks to Florence Arts\, Culture & Entertainment for supporting this event and for their dedication to the arts in our community.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/free-kick-off-gallery-reception-launches-the-2025-elements-of-art-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Florence Events Center\, 715 Quince St\, Florence\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:-- Florence Events Center,Arts & Culture,Business,Clubs & Organizations
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SUMMARY:Elements of Art Studio Tour - Weekend 1
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Art Tour Featuring Local Artists – Come see where the MAGIC HAPPENS \nThe Elements of Art Studio Tour is getting ready to kick off for the 2025 season featuring local artists. This local creative partnership between Dragon Art Studio and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials has brought forth a creative cultural and economic opportunity for all types of creatives at all levels of skill.  \nThe self guided Open Studio Tour takes place over two weeks in September (9/6-7 and 9/20-21 from noon to 4pm) to provide people ample opportunities to experience multiple locations. \nParticipants of the tour get a look into how and where the artist creates – where the magic happens!  This experience provides tour participants a fun and fresh look at their favorite local artists and chances to discover new artists and their work. Tour participants will be able to get their passports stamped for chances to win prizes and art.  For those patrons interested in visiting the tour locations\, passes can be purchased at ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com. \nArtists will also be showcased all year in our artist directory and website allowing patrons to connect after the show for commission work and further purchases. This will also help artists to build their audience.  \nPatrons of the arts (and fellow artists) have an opportunity to sponsor an artist on the tour.  Many of the artists in our area lost business and profits during the covid pandemic\, or have had trouble getting their businesses off the ground. Our directory of artists and the studio tour is one way we hope to bring business and collaboration to local artists. We are striving to keep costs low\, but donations will go towards paying artists fees into this event and towards the publishing and running of the artist registry\, website\, and programming for artists. You can also help by buying art when you are on the tour and later from our talented artists! \nContact The Elements of Art at ElementsOfArtStudioTour@gmail.com  (Kassy Keppol of Dragon Art Studio & Jo Beaudreau of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials) or visit the website\, ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com\, for more information.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/2025-elements-of-art-studio-tour-weekend-1/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Various Locations See ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Business,Education/Classes
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SUMMARY:Elements of Art Studio Tour - Weekend 1
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Art Tour Featuring Local Artists – Come see where the MAGIC HAPPENS \nThe Elements of Art Studio Tour is getting ready to kick off for the 2025 season featuring local artists. This local creative partnership between Dragon Art Studio and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials has brought forth a creative cultural and economic opportunity for all types of creatives at all levels of skill.  \nThe self guided Open Studio Tour takes place over two weeks in September (9/6-7 and 9/20-21 from noon to 4pm) to provide people ample opportunities to experience multiple locations. \nParticipants of the tour get a look into how and where the artist creates – where the magic happens!  This experience provides tour participants a fun and fresh look at their favorite local artists and chances to discover new artists and their work. Tour participants will be able to get their passports stamped for chances to win prizes and art.  For those patrons interested in visiting the tour locations\, passes can be purchased at ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com. \nArtists will also be showcased all year in our artist directory and website allowing patrons to connect after the show for commission work and further purchases. This will also help artists to build their audience.  \nPatrons of the arts (and fellow artists) have an opportunity to sponsor an artist on the tour.  Many of the artists in our area lost business and profits during the covid pandemic\, or have had trouble getting their businesses off the ground. Our directory of artists and the studio tour is one way we hope to bring business and collaboration to local artists. We are striving to keep costs low\, but donations will go towards paying artists fees into this event and towards the publishing and running of the artist registry\, website\, and programming for artists. You can also help by buying art when you are on the tour and later from our talented artists! \nContact The Elements of Art at ElementsOfArtStudioTour@gmail.com  (Kassy Keppol of Dragon Art Studio & Jo Beaudreau of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials) or visit the website\, ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com\, for more information.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/2025-elements-of-art-studio-tour-weekend-1/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Various Locations See ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Business,Education/Classes
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital: Financing for Resilient Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to grow — or just trying to make your business more resilient?\nFinding the right funding can feel overwhelming\, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us on Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025\, from 3:00–5:00pm at the Florence Events Center for an interactive session designed to help local businesses like yours unlock new opportunities. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nThe steps to getting funded\nA variety of financing options available to you\nReal-life success stories from entrepreneurs in our community\n\nPresenter Marc Bellantoni\, Business Finance Officer with Business Oregon\, will share practical\, no-fluff advice in a short presentation\, followed by a Q&A where you can get answers specific to your business. \nThis is your chance to connect with resources\, ask questions\, and discover pathways to make your business stronger. \nLight refreshments provided. \nBusiness owners\, grab this opportunity to set your business up for success! \nThis event is sponsored by RAIN Catalysts\, Florence Area Chamber of Commerce\, the City of Florence\, and Business Oregon. \nFor details or to RSVP\, email jade@raincatalysts.org or brian@raincatalysts.org.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/access-to-capital-financing-for-resilient-businesses/
LOCATION:Florence Events Center\, 715 Quince St\, Florence\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:-- City of Florence,Business,Education/Classes,Government
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SUMMARY:Lane SBDC Business After Hours at LCC Florence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of Business After Hours at the LCC Florence Center on Thursday\, Sept. 18 from 4:30–6:00pm\, highlighting the vital role Lane Community College\, the Small Business Development Center\, and Oregon State University Extension play in workforce training\, education\, and business support in our community. \nThis is your chance to: \n\n\nExplore upcoming LCC classes and programs ahead of fall term \n\n\nConnect with SBDC Small Business Management clients\, including innovative childcare providers \n\n\nLearn how LCC\, SBDC\, and OSU Extension partner with businesses to strengthen the Florence-area workforce and drive economic growth \n\n\nEnjoy refreshments as you tour the campus\, meet instructors\, and connect with business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and educators \n\n\nBusiness gets done at Business After Hours—come ready to mix\, mingle\, and make connections that move Florence forward. \n\n\nPresented By:\nSmall Business Development Center
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/lane-sbdc-business-after-hours-at-lcc-florence/
LOCATION:Lane Community College Florence Center\, 3149 Oak Street\, Florence\, OR\, 97439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Education/Classes
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SUMMARY:Elements of Art Studio Tour - Weekend 2
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Art Tour Featuring Local Artists – Come see where the MAGIC HAPPENS \nThe Elements of Art Studio Tour is getting ready to kick off for the 2025 season featuring local artists. This local creative partnership between Dragon Art Studio and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials has brought forth a creative cultural and economic opportunity for all types of creatives at all levels of skill.  \nThe self guided Open Studio Tour takes place over two weeks in September (9/6-7 and 9/20-21 from noon to 4pm) to provide people ample opportunities to experience multiple locations. \nParticipants of the tour get a look into how and where the artist creates – where the magic happens!  This experience provides tour participants a fun and fresh look at their favorite local artists and chances to discover new artists and their work. Tour participants will be able to get their passports stamped for chances to win prizes and art.  For those patrons interested in visiting the tour locations\, passes can be purchased at ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com. \nArtists will also be showcased all year in our artist directory and website allowing patrons to connect after the show for commission work and further purchases. This will also help artists to build their audience.  \nPatrons of the arts (and fellow artists) have an opportunity to sponsor an artist on the tour.  Many of the artists in our area lost business and profits during the covid pandemic\, or have had trouble getting their businesses off the ground. Our directory of artists and the studio tour is one way we hope to bring business and collaboration to local artists. We are striving to keep costs low\, but donations will go towards paying artists fees into this event and towards the publishing and running of the artist registry\, website\, and programming for artists. You can also help by buying art when you are on the tour and later from our talented artists! \nContact The Elements of Art at ElementsOfArtStudioTour@gmail.com  (Kassy Keppol of Dragon Art Studio & Jo Beaudreau of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials) or visit the website\, ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com\, for more information.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/2025-elements-of-art-studio-tour-weekend-2/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Various Locations See ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Business,Education/Classes
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SUMMARY:Elements of Art Studio Tour - Weekend 2
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Art Tour Featuring Local Artists – Come see where the MAGIC HAPPENS \nThe Elements of Art Studio Tour is getting ready to kick off for the 2025 season featuring local artists. This local creative partnership between Dragon Art Studio and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials has brought forth a creative cultural and economic opportunity for all types of creatives at all levels of skill.  \nThe self guided Open Studio Tour takes place over two weeks in September (9/6-7 and 9/20-21 from noon to 4pm) to provide people ample opportunities to experience multiple locations. \nParticipants of the tour get a look into how and where the artist creates – where the magic happens!  This experience provides tour participants a fun and fresh look at their favorite local artists and chances to discover new artists and their work. Tour participants will be able to get their passports stamped for chances to win prizes and art.  For those patrons interested in visiting the tour locations\, passes can be purchased at ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com. \nArtists will also be showcased all year in our artist directory and website allowing patrons to connect after the show for commission work and further purchases. This will also help artists to build their audience.  \nPatrons of the arts (and fellow artists) have an opportunity to sponsor an artist on the tour.  Many of the artists in our area lost business and profits during the covid pandemic\, or have had trouble getting their businesses off the ground. Our directory of artists and the studio tour is one way we hope to bring business and collaboration to local artists. We are striving to keep costs low\, but donations will go towards paying artists fees into this event and towards the publishing and running of the artist registry\, website\, and programming for artists. You can also help by buying art when you are on the tour and later from our talented artists! \nContact The Elements of Art at ElementsOfArtStudioTour@gmail.com  (Kassy Keppol of Dragon Art Studio & Jo Beaudreau of BeauxArts Fine Art Materials) or visit the website\, ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com\, for more information.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/2025-elements-of-art-studio-tour-weekend-2/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Various Locations See ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Business,Education/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Elements of Art Studio Tour Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCelebrate Local Art at the Elements of Art Studio Tour Awards Night \nFlorence\, OR – The community is invited to the Elements of Art Studio Tour Awards Celebration on Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\, from 5–7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center Galleries. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe evening will honor the incredible artists who participated in the 2025 Studio Tour and announce winners in several award categories. Guests can view artwork\, connect with artists\, and enjoy a lively celebration of Florence’s creative community.\nPass/port holders from the September Studio Tour weekends will also find out if they’ve won original artwork through the tour’s prize drawings. \nPresented by BeauxArts Fine Art Materials and Dragon Art Studio\, the Elements of Art Studio Tour and Awards Celebration highlight Florence’s growing cultural vitality while creating direct connections between artists and patrons.\nMore details: ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com \nAbout the Organizers\nThe Elements of Art Studio Tour is a collaborative project of Dragon Art Studio (Kassy Keppol) and BeauxArts Fine Art Materials (Jo Beaudreau). Together\, they aim to strengthen Florence’s creative community by providing cultural and economic opportunities for artists of all skill levels. \nSpecial thanks to Florence Arts\, Culture & Entertainment for supporting this event and for their dedication to the arts in our community.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/2025-elements-of-art-studio-tour-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Florence Events Center\, 715 Quince St\, Florence\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:-- Florence Events Center,Arts & Culture,Business,Clubs & Organizations
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