"The panelists were moved by the imagination, talent, and community spirit of the 2025 Spark Awardees. These artists bring a unique perspective and deep commitment to their work, and we're grateful for the chance to help them keep creating and connecting through their art,"
"Each of the 2025 Spark Awardees brings a powerful creative voice that strengthens and celebrates Oregon's rich cultural life. On behalf of the board, I'm proud that the Miller Foundation can support their continued contributions to our state's vibrant arts communi"
Twenty literary and media artists in Oregon will each receive $25,000 from the Spark Award for Oregon Artists sponsored by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. The awards are the second round of a three-year pilot that awarded 20 performing artists in 2024 and will support 20 visual artists next year. Recipients were chosen from 293 applicants by a panel of 24 national and Oregon-based literary and media arts professionals. Panelists evaluated original creative output, midcareer stage, and investment in Oregon audiences. The Foundation was created in 2002 by James Miller to honor Marion and to support arts and education. The Spark Award was created to contribute $1.5 million directly to midcareer artists.
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