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.
