Arts Commission Creative Action Lab , April 18. 2026

The City of Oregon City's Arts Commission held a Creative Action Lab meeting on April 18, 2026, focused on identifying and developing arts and culture projects that could enhance tourism and community engagement. The meeting emphasized collaboration between arts, culture, and tourism sectors to create authentic visitor experiences. Participants reviewed a prioritized list of potential projects from a previous workshop and aimed to select one or two tangible projects suitable for the city's enhancement grant application, which has a maximum award of $40,000 and requires letters of permission and consideration of insurance and permit costs. Proposed projects included a mural/public art trail with a digital app, a scavenger hunt booklet with pathway improvements, a lamprey-themed festival with sculptures and murals, and a hacky sack celebration involving artist residencies and community events. Groups worked on initial business plans addressing budgets, challenges, and project scope to prepare for grant submission. The meeting concluded with plans to vote on the preferred projects for funding application and discussed potential sequencing of projects over multiple years.