With last summer’s festival, the City of Eugene met high standards for ethical and sustainable event planning, setting an example that other cities can follow. Learn More
The bike corridor along 13th Avenue now includes newly finished traffic box art. Michael Erickson was hired by the City of Eugene to paint the boxes between Charnelton and Alder along 13th Avenue, with the theme of bicycle safety. Learn More
Have you noticed the new wayfinding signs throughout Eugene? Local artist Tim Jarvis handcrafted colorful glass finials to sit atop these new signposts. Learn More
Whiteaker Community Art Team (WCAT) is excited to announce the installation of the Free Wall Project which will serve as a freestanding art wall where people are empowered to share their art. Learn More
Art changes the way we treat public spaces. Learn how the Cultural Services team uses art and community events to activate downtown Eugene by transforming unused spaces into thriving cultural centers. Watch Video
“Art is the People” explores the vital role of public art and events in building community and fostering cultural understanding through interviews with City of Eugene Cultural Services staff, artists and community partners. Watch Video
Eugene poet Jorah LaFleur explores the importance of artists and their role in community recovery in her poem "Emergence," a project supported by the Lane Arts Council Individual Artist grant and the City of Eugene Cultural Services. Watch Video
It might seem strange to think of government as a purveyor of the arts, but there are many places throughout the world where local governments play a pivotal role in making art accessible. Eugene, of course, is such a place as well. Read more on public art
Martita Santiago has performed and taught all over the world and has connected with countless communities through dance. City of Eugene Cultural Services profiled her as part of 2021 National Dance Week. Watch Video
Join us as we explore how better access to clear sound for those with hearing loss can expand the potential for both the audience as well as the players. Video produced, shot and edited by the City of Eugene Cultural Services division. Watch Video
Our Community Events and Public Art team remains steadfast in our mission to provide thoughtful leadership that cultivates a more vibrant, creative and resilient community through artistic and collaborative experiences. Learn More
Cultural Services worked in partnership with Burrito Brigade, local artists from the Urban Canvas roster, local carpenters and community members to create 5 new little free pantries around town. Learn More
A special thanks to all of our community partners, artists and supporters who’ve helped us continue to provide accessible, safe and quality cultural programming during the pandemic. Learn More
