Press Releases

Quarterly Newsletter & Annual Report – October 2025

The Path Ahead is Full of Opportunity and Purpose As we welcome the fall season, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible support and momentum surrounding the Central Oregon Center for the Arts. Together, we’ve made meaningful progress this year, and I’m thrilled to share some of the highlights with

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Quarterly Newsletter – May 2025

Embracing 2025 with Gratitude for You! As we step into a new season, I’m filled with gratitude and optimism for the future of the Central Oregon Center for the Arts. This past quarter has been one of meaningful progress, thoughtful conversations and continued momentum toward realizing a shared dream: a

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Quarterly Newsletter – January 2025

Embracing 2025 with Gratitude for You! As the new year is well underway, we’re filled with gratitude for your incredible support and belief in our vision. Together, we’re continuing to build something extraordinary — a brighter future for the arts in Central Oregon. Your generosity and passion inspire us to

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Quarterly Newsletter – November 2024

As the holiday season approaches, we at the Central Oregon Center for the Arts want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for you, our cherished supporters. During this season of giving and reflection, we are reminded that your belief in our mission has been the driving force

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Quarterly Newsletter – October 2024

Dear Friends of the Arts,   As the vibrant colors of fall settle over Central Oregon, we are reminded of the importance of community, creativity, and culture in our lives. We are more committed than ever to bringing the transformative power of the arts to our region. This season, we

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COCA Receives $25,000 Grant

A grant of $25,000 was awarded to the Central Oregon Center for the Arts by the Oregon Cultural Trust as part of that organization’s Cultural Development Grant Program.   The grant will support COCA in its mission to enhance the cultural landscape of Central Oregon by providing a state-of-the-art facility

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Quarterly Newsletter – June 2024

Central Oregon Center for the Arts | Update Phase 2: Facility Modeling and Infrastructure Development Project   A set of studies called the Central Oregon Center for the Arts Facility Modeling and Infrastructure Development got underway in March and will end in December 2024.   The studies, commissioned by COCA’s Board of

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Quarterly Newsletter – January 2024

2024 Looks Bright | Big Decisions & Even Bigger Goals   We hope the New Year finds you well and filled with great anticipation for what lies ahead. As we reflect on 2023 and all that the year provided, we can’t help but feel inspired by the enthusiasm and tremendous growth that

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Center for the Arts Goes to Next Step

Join the revolution in Central Oregon’s arts scene with the Central Oregon Center for the Arts (COCA) and Netzel Grigsby Associates. Discover how John C. Jepson is transforming the operational and organizational landscape from Bend, solidifying a prosperous future for arts and culture in the region.

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