Arts Central, the regional arts and culture council of Central Oregon, builds an appreciation of the arts through education and advocacy and encourages the inclusion of the arts in all aspects of community life.

We provide arts education at the Art Station and through our Artists in Schools (AIS) residency program in five rural counties.  VanGo serves rural areas and youth at risk; and Mirror Pond Gallery promotes the work of regional artists.

Arts Central provides assistance and support to many regional arts and culture organizations and manages cultural planning and public art projects for communities in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties.