Nominate the individuals, organizations, communities and businesses shaping the state’s creative and cultural life ahead of December events
SALEM, Oregon — Oregon’s revitalized Arts & Culture Awards and Summit returns to the Oregon Convention Center Dec. 1-2, 2026, and nominations for the 2026 Arts & Culture Awards are open now.
Oregon’s cultural sector is a powerhouse, supporting more than 50,000 jobs and contributing $8.9 billion to the state’s economy each year. Oregon is also consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most culturally vibrant states in the nation, according to Southern Methodist University’s DataArts Index…