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ArtsWatch Insider: We met the end-of-year fund-raising goal!

The power of community truly delivered to help ArtsWatch surpass its end-of-year target, raising $27,827. Ding ding ding!

ArtsWatch Insider: We just keep growing!

We are launching a new chapter to mark ArtsWatch’s 15th anniversary, establishing additional content and programming, and announcing an exciting opportunity to strengthen the bones of the operation. It’s the last chance to donate to nudge ArtsWatch in the right direction.

ArtsWatch Insider: Mad scientist meets Goldilocks

Rediscovering a long-ago holiday tradition reminds us how stories connect us through the ages.

ArtsWatch Insider: In the beginning, a shining star led the way 

Humble beginnings keep ArtsWatch rooted in community that befits the true spirit of the season.

ArtsWatch Insider: Big news! A major grant boosts critical coverage areas

A $90,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation gives a shot in the arm to ArtsWatch’s breaking news and other responsive reporting.

The first thing we do, let’s kill all the critics

Well, maybe not. But what IS a critic, anyway, and how, if at all, are critics different from "regular" writers? We take a dive into the hows, whys, and why-nots of the curious act of writing about arts and culture.

ArtsWatch Insider: Celebrate homegrown people power on Giving NewsDay

As the day turns on the well-known Giving Tuesday, in these parts it’s known as Giving NewsDay. It’s a day to cheer on trusted local news, and the community members who power on to deliver information you can count on.

ArtsWatch Insider: An empowered community creates strength and quality

An empowered community pumps the heart behind the stories, providing the secret sauce that makes up the strength and quality of coverage.

ArtsWatch Insider: We are stronger together

Stories have a connecting power that unite us and strengthen our social fabric. This week we’re celebrating community and how we all win when we mutually support one another.

ArtsWatch Insider: Look how much we’ve grown

A remarkable transformation occurs when a collective community nurtures a garden of hope.

ArtsWatch Insider: Cover-to-cover coverage of the Portland Book Festival

The city's legendary literary reputation goes full stop for the annual book festival, and ArtsWatch will have the stories to match.

Welcome to our first edition of ArtsWatch Insider

We have some new features in store for the next two months to celebrate the season of giving and thanks.