Umpqua Valley Arts Association

About The Arts Center

Mission

  • Develop and preserve the regional cultural heritage.
  • Manage and develop arts education programs that expand the awareness of all.
  • Assist artists and organizations through collaboration, advocacy and technical support in the arts.
  • Promote the arts and humanities as a positive and necessary component of life in the community.

    • History

    "Umpqua Valley Arts Association, located at 1624 W. Harvard Avenue in Roseburg, Oregon, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to art education, art appreciation, service to artists and art organizations, and to the community. The association has played a primary role in the cultural development of Douglas County. In 1979 the Arts Association and the City of Roseburg entered into a partnership arrangement to use as a cultural center the buildings in the Fir Grove Section of Stewart Park.

    Now, this gorgeous historical building houses 6 artist studios, 4 staff offices, a full-sized pottery studio, three art galleries, a gift shop and full sized commercial kitchen. Groups can rent Gallery II and the kitchen for meetings, weddings and other special events. Contact the staff at the Arts Center for details.

    Resident artists and festivals provide a multi-cultural opportunity for county residents, school groups and tourists to experience a variety of programs and activities designed to deepen understanding and expression of the arts. Volunteer support groups assist in the day-to-day general operation, special programs, policy making and public relations.

    The Arts Association is supported financially by tuition, sales, rentals, grants, corporate and individual contributions, membership dues and fundraising events like the annual Summer Arts Festival and Palate to Palette Dinner Benefit Auction. An endowment program has been established to support and stabilize programs in future years. Support is also provided by the City of Roseburg through outdoor maintenance of buildings as well as numerous in-kind services for activities and programs.

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