OCTOBER 2022

Investing in Arts and Culture for a Better Oregon

Hello OCF Friends and Family!

What a pleasure it is to return to Oregon and get reacquainted with this state that has given me so much and is now calling me home! I am eager to get to work, and I look forward to hearing from you — friends, neighbors, colleagues, leaders all around the state — about what inspires you to make a difference and invest in thriving communities.

I feel very fortunate in this moment to join hands with a 50-year tradition at OCF: working together to help this state and its people flourish. And I can think of no better way to seek inspiration than honoring arts and culture, which are central to the human experience and help us understand the world, ourselves and each other.

I hope the stories we’re sharing this month of remarkable artists and culture bearers lift you up and rekindle imagination, creativity and determination to enhance Oregon communities — socially, educationally, and economically.

Lisa Mensah
President and CEO

More news

See the latest news updates in the OCF Press Room. 

• Portland Art Museum: Fields Artist Fellow Sharita Towne's Exhibit

• Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Visual Sovereignty Project: Created and Spearheaded by Indigenous Artist Chava Florendo 

• A Study of Home: Project of Shu-Ju Wang, Portland Chinatown Museum's Artists in Residence 

If you are a mission-driven person who wants to work with a group of individuals who are doing amazing work in the community, we strongly encourage you to apply to our current openings. OCF recognizes, rewards, and supports our employees – understanding that each employee contributes directly to our mission through the richness of their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Come join our team and please help spread the word. 

• Program Officer for Donor Impact, Portland Office (closes October 18, 2022)

• Program Officer for Economic Vitality, Portland Office (closes October 9, 2022)

• Program Officer for Scholarships, Portland Office (closes October 16, 2022)

• Talent Acquisition and Development Manager, Portland Office (closes October 23, 2022) 

OCF Offices 

Oregon Community Foundation's offices are currently open by appointment only. Whether you want to donate, seek grants or volunteer, your needs are important to us. Our staff is skilled at collaboration and communication and will facilitate working with you.