The Willamette Jazz Society’s non-profit mission is: “To foster a vibrant local jazz scene through concerts and educational programs that encourage our community to love, study and perform live jazz”. The Jazz Station, our downtown performance venue, engages all-age community musicians and audience-goers alike in live jazz. Visit us! Find us on Instagram and Facebook.
thejazzstation.org
The Whiteaker Community Market hosts a recurring Sunday Farm & Artist Market every May - October, Holiday Markets in November and December, and Pop-Up Markets throughout the year. The Sunday Market has farmers, bakers, artists, makers, food artisans, and more! SNAP and DUFBs (up to $20 match) are accepted. Open to both established and emerging local businesses, the Whiteaker Community Market has a strong, supportive community of vendors who grow together.
whiteakercommunitymarket.com
Wordcrafters is a 501(c)3 nonprofit literary arts organization that believes in the power of story. Wordcrafters empowers writers and readers by increasing access to community, craft, and inspiration. Wordcrafters offers a variety of classes, workshops, and community gatherings for adults and youth–including story weekend writing retreats, creative writing summer camps, a story contest, write-ins, spoken word events, and more. @wordcrafters #bewriting
wordcrafters.org
Margarite Waddell, french horn, and Coco Bender, piano, make up the contemporary and classical duo The Grapefruits. They perform frequently throughout the PNW with the goal of presenting traditional classical french horn repertoire, new 20th-century works, and commissioned works by PNW composers. Currently, The Grapefruits are performing works by Kenneth Amis, Tara Islas, Eugene composer Paul Safar, William Grant Still, and others.
cocobender.org/the-grapefruits
The Hybrid Gallery is a community gallery, gathering space, venue and retail shop. Founded by brother/sister and fine artist/musician duo, the gallery is the arts hub of the SugarTop Buddery brand and home of The SugarTop Shop. The Hybrid reflects SugarTop’s core tenants of Music, Art, Love, Community, and Integrity. The gallery features revolving art exhibitions, a beautiful courtyard, art classes, music and event schedule and is home to Get Toasted Food Cart. Social @thehybridgallery | 941 W 3rd Ave, Eugene OR 97402
thehybridgallery.com
Trek Theater is a community of volunteers providing Eugene with free, family friendly entertainment since 2013. Auditions are always open to the public, and you don’t even have to be a Trekkie to join! In the summer of 2023, Trek Theater will celebrate its 10th anniversary with another out-of-this-world production and more bad puns. @trektheater on Facebook and Instagram
The Very Little Theatre is a volunteer organization running on membership power since 1929; auditions and backstage positions are open to the public. VLT produces five mainstage productions and two Stage Left productions each season, and other programs include Minority Voices Theatre—uplifting historically marginalized voices; and Reader’s Theatre—bringing theatre to local aging care facilities. Come see our newly remodeled theatre in beautiful South Eugene! Follow us on Instagram @verylittletheatre and Facebook @TheVLT.
thevlt.com
SMJ House is a Victorian House Museum in the heart of downtown Eugene. We feature exhibits and educational events centered on arts and culture. SMJ hosts summer camps, music events, and educational tours for all ages year round. The museum is also available to rent for private events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
smjhouse.org
My greatest hope is that my art brings meditative beauty and joy to you. Giving back to my community inspires all my work. Learn more about my newest collection of botanical print cyanotype silk scarves, pouches, and eyes pillows now available at Maude Kerns Art Center and at the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History. I donate 50% of all custom “Cyanotype Bags of Love” to Community Supported Shelters.
sarahfinney.art
For 40 years, OCC has offered exceptional singing opportunities for Lane County kids in kindergarten through high school. Choirs, school programs, and summer camps emphasize fellowship, learning, and striving for excellence. Free concerts and competitive performances encourage choristers to become ambassadors of harmony in our community and beyond.
oregonchildrenschoir.org
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Enriching Eugene through strong arts & business partnerships.
ABAE is grateful for the ongoing leadership and support of its founding partners:
City of Eugene
University of Oregon
Travel Lane County
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Lane Community College
The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.
1401 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
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