Art in the Parks
Art in the Parks 2023
Congratulations to the recipients of the inaugural annual Art in the Parks grant!
Cultural Services teamed up with Parks & Open Space to award up to $5,000 per project to organizations or individuals who wished to produce their own quality programming in Eugene’s city parks. Dozens of applicants were reviewed this year with consideration for their programming quality, capacity, long term impacts and equity, inclusion and diversity.
We are now excited to announce five 2023 Art in the Parks grant awardees. We look forward to enjoying the artistic and cultural events they will present in Eugene’s parks between May and October of this year.
2023 Events
Eugene Juneteenth Celebration
June 18 • 12-7 p.m.
Presented by Eugene Juneteenth Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Black performing artists, Black vendors and crafters, Black businesses and organizations and Black food vendors who come together to create an immersive and energetic cultural experience around Juneteenth. This year's event theme is “Black Hair Matters” and will feature a space dedicated to Black hairstyles with demonstrations of different styles and information on the history of Black hair.
Cultural Celebrations
Juneteenth: June 18 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pride: July 23 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Farmers Market Week: August 6 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Presented by Whiteaker Community Market
The Whiteaker Community Market will produce a series of free special events within their regularly scheduled Sunday markets. These events will celebrate the cultures of our neighborhood, the surrounding community, their vendors and the marketgoers, especially our LGBTQIA+ and Black neighbors.
Asian Celebration with Obon and Taiko Festival
July 29 • 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Presented by Asian American Council of Oregon
Join us as we celebrate the 38th annual festival in the year of the Rabbit, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. Enjoy a full day of Asian and Asian American cultural performances, food vendors, a vibrant marketplace, martial arts demonstrations, interactive crafts, dance opportunities, workshops and heritage exhibits. Asian Celebration details
Eugene PRIDE Festival
August 12 • 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Presented by PRIDE Day Equality Project (Eugene PRIDE)
One of the largest LGBTQ+ annual events in the state of Oregon, Eugene PRIDE Festival is a fun and engaging event for people of all walks of life. Enjoy a day of music, drag, comedy, dance, colorful expression, costumes, photo booths, workshops, activist speakers, an interactive community art project, bike valet, beer garden and activities for all ages.
Black Cultural Festival
August 19 • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Presented by Black Cultural Initiative
The annual Black Cultural Festival is a day for people of Afro descent, our families and our friends to join together in celebration of our vibrant culture and community. Engage in a full day of live music, art, food, fun and youth zone activities and help cultivate a healthy, connected Black community in Eugene and beyond.
Art in the Parks Grant
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Contact Us
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Community & Cultural Affairs Senior Manager
Ph: 541-682-6347