the spark award for oregon artists
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation believes that the arts connect us to each other in powerful and surprising ways and help us make sense of our world. By celebrating the vital role artists play in enriching the lives of all Oregonians, we recognize that artists are essential to our state’s vitality.
The Foundation has funded the arts throughout Oregon for over two decades, primarily by supporting the work of arts organizations.In 2024 we launched the Spark Award for Oregon Artists,a three-year pilot program that provides direct support to 60 midcareer individual artists across artistic disciplines.
About the award
This program supports individual artists in Oregon as a valuable investment in both the artists themselves and the communities enriched by their work.
- This three-year pilot program will support 60 individual Oregon artists (20 per year) in various artistic fields.
- The program invests in the overall creative development of artists rather than focusing on particular projects.
- This funding is to support midcareer artists during a crucial phase of their artistic growth.