Aurora Colony Historical Society
“Promised Land: 1855” video commemorating 160th anniversary of German immigrant trek from Bethel Missouri to Oregon Territory establishing Christian communal society in French Prairie. $2,000
Lord & Schryver Conservancy
The goal is to develop interpretive materials for tourists and local visitors to the historic home and garden of Lord and Schryver in Salem. $2,000
Paradise of Samoa
The Paradise of Samoa Youth Project will enhance the ability of this dance troupe to perform and demonstrate Pacific Island Dance at several additional schools and Summer youth venues in the area. $1,550
Salem Multicultural Institute
Marion County youth cultural performances at 2015 World Beat Festival; developing investment in culture, passing heritage along generations, creating arena for youth to discover culture. $2,000
Salem Public Library Foundation
A series of workshops and performances will engage Salem-area middle and high school-aged youth in artistic and cultural exploration at Salem Public Library. $1,900
Vietnamese Voice
Spreading knowledge and understanding to foreign people about the Vietnamese culture. Also refresh the beautiful cultural heritage to the Vietnamese young generation. $2,000
Voz Hispana Cambio Comunitario
Three Kings or Dia De Reyes Magos Cultural Celebration in Woodburn on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. $1,000
Oregon Symphony Association in Salem
Making Music Matter: Bringing Oregon Symphony musicians for master classes in area high schools, sponsoring a Young Musicians’ competition, an essay contest for elementary school students, offering a Youth Concert, and providing access to concerts for all youth. $2,000
Willamette Arts Center-Friends of Visual Arts
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The community art education program is designed to provide opportunities for creative expression in visual arts by means of school outreach, enrichment and family activities. $2,000
Friends of Stayton Public Library
Oregon Author Series: A six part series of author visits to the Stayton Public Library, featuring Oregon Authors from various genres and regions. $2,000
Children’s Educational Theatre
To expand the audience of Children’s Educational Theatre, CET will hire American Sign Language interpreters to sign at all six CET productions at least once. $2,000
Confluence: Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus
Confluence’s non-auditioned LGBT chorus and formal performances provide opportunity for people of all walks of life to share live music celebrating diversity and community inclusion. $750
Festival Chorale Oregon
MCDC funds will be used toward expenses for the Northwest premiere of To Be Certain of the Dawn, a commemoration to victims of the Holocaust. $1,600
Salem Chamber Orchestra
SCO’s Open Dress Rehearsals and Traveling Chamber Music Program provide young people with access to live classical music to enhance their musical and cultural education. $2,000
Santiam Heritage Foundation
To restore and adapt the Charles and Martha Brown House for community uses. The original stairway and kitchen cabinetry are now the main focus. $2,000
Silverton Arts Association
This project will extend Educational Outreach Programs by increasing afterschool art and cultural classes and activities serving low-income students. $2,000
Brooks Historical Society
A 1910 farmhouse kitchen and parlor interprets the relevance of historical machinery and life by tying the elements directly to the museums at Antique Powerland. $2,000
Salem Art Association
The Bush House Museum Oral History Project will transfer and transcribe 25 hours of audio oral histories to enhance guided tours and educational programming. $650
Stayton Public Library Foundation
The Outreach Storyteller Program provides storytime, books and early literacy services to 470+ children in preschools, daycares and kindergartens throughout Stayton, Sublimity and Aumsville. $2000