Mission
Founded in January 2018, Future Prairie is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit queer artist collective in Portland, Oregon. We pay LGBTQIA+ Oregon-based artists to design, curate, and produce art projects that showcase new and better dreams of the future. We've created live shows, open mics, plays, films, and a podcast.
We develop emerging and under-represented artists by providing them with the resources and support they need to establish their careers, such as:
We develop emerging and under-represented artists by providing them with the resources and support they need to establish their careers, such as:
- money! for application and submission fees
- money! for their time and work
- professional headshots
- branding consultations
- audio, film, and video production services
- grant writing services
- legal services
- performance opportunities
- collaboration opportunities
Values
For many years, Portlanders have spoken of a cultural responsibility to protect, promote, and pay emerging and under-represented artists.
We believe the time has come to make good on theories and promises.
We believe artists have an opportunity to design and co-create a future that is inclusive and inspiring.
We believe art is a valid form of social and personal healing.
We believe art is just one stroke of a broader suite of forward-looking societal upgrades, including access to nourishing food, a healthy environment, safe housing, and education.
We believe the time has come to make good on theories and promises.
We believe artists have an opportunity to design and co-create a future that is inclusive and inspiring.
We believe art is a valid form of social and personal healing.
We believe art is just one stroke of a broader suite of forward-looking societal upgrades, including access to nourishing food, a healthy environment, safe housing, and education.
Our work is sponsored by Square, the Regional Arts and Culture Council, the Collins Foundation, the City of Beaverton, Bodecker Foundation, All Classical Portland radio, the Oregon Community Foundation, the Oregon Cultural Trust, and the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition. Thank you to our supporters!
