WE NEED YOUR URGENT SUPPORT!
Help Build a Creative Future for Central Oregon
WE’VE FOUND THE PERFECT LOCATION IN THE HEART OF BEND:
sooner than expected!
We’ve raised $115,000 in 2 weeks, but we need $50,000 more by Friday, May 2nd!
Can you help us reach our goal?
This is a critical window to create a permanent home for youth, artists, and the future of creative community in Bend.
Invest in the future of art in Central Oregon
Help us claim this perfect space.
Be part of something powerful.
Please share with anyone you think might be interested in becoming a founding donor, investor or sponsor!
Why Support The OAC?
THE OAC WILL BE A CREATIVE LIFELINE FOR TEENS & ARTISTS IN CENTRAL OREGON
Central Oregon is growing fast—and with it, safe, inclusive spaces for teens and artists are hard to find. Rising rents and limited infrastructure are pushing artists out and leaving young people without the room to connect, create, or be seen.
The Open Arts Center is here to change that.
We’re building a free, inclusive after-school space for teens (ages 12–18) to explore art, build community, and access mentorship in a welcoming, trauma-informed environment.
CREATIVITY AS A
PATH TO WELLNESS
Teen mental health is in crisis.
We believe creative expression is a powerful tool for healing, confidence, and connection—and that every teen deserves access to it.
At The OAC, art isn’t just a program. It’s a path to feeling seen, valued, and empowered - A place to foster community and belonging.
STUDIOS THAT SUPPORT ARTISTS & TEENS
At the heart of our model are working artist studios, built to meet the urgent need for long-term, affordable creative space in Bend. These studios will support the livelihoods of local artists while fostering organic, intergenerational mentorship and collaboration with teens.
Together, we’ll build a shared creative ecosystem—one that sustains artists, uplifts youth, and fuels the future of art in Central Oregon.
