Welcome! This program exists for members of the Oregon Culture Keepers Roster and their peers to receive support, build bridges, and share hard skills related to maintaining a traditional arts practice.
Below, find past, scheduled & upcoming workshops. Recorded workshops will have a recording watch link posted next to their workshop titles 24 hours after the live event.
Contact OFN staff if you have any questions or concerns by emailing ofn@uoregon.edu or by calling our office at (541) 346-3820.
 | Introducing the Oregon Traditional Artists Professional Development Institute(No ZOOM Recording Link Available) This workshop was held on Monday, June 1, 2026. Oregon Folklife Network staff and fellow peer culture bearers kicked off programming for this year. This was a casual meeting for introductions, setting expectations, proposing group goals, and answering questions. |
 | How to Set and Negotiate Rates for HireAccess Dr. Kenya Márquez's Powerpoint slides here This workshop was recorded on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Learn more about how to articulate the value of your time and advocate for appropriate compensation. Presenters discussed real-life examples. We also reviewed updates to the "fees" section of the Oregon Culture Keepers Roster bio pages. Co-Presenters: Dr. Ali Esteghlalian (Persian Foodways and Practices | Cultural Analyst & Educator) and Dr. Kenya Márquez (Mexican Folklore Dance) |
 | Documentary Premiere: 2025 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program ProjectsThis workshop was recorded on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Watch mini documentary videos summarizing the 2025 Apprenticeship projects and hear live reviews from apprenticeship teams. Featuring: Steve Harris and Caitriona Harris (Vaquero Leatherwork), Sweta Ravisankar and Arshia Rajeshnarayanan (Nattuvangam), Feryal Abasi-Ghnaim and Jenan Bisharat (Palestinian Embroidery), Hossein Salehi and Benhamin Malihi (Persian Santoor). |
Additional summer 2026 programming will be posted soon! Potential workshop topics include, and are not limited to:
- How to Create a 501c3
- How to Run a Giving (Fundraising) Campaign
- Website Design 101 & 102
- How to Create Promotional Materials
Additional 2026 programming will be posted soon! Potential workshop topics include, and are not limited to:
- How to Create a 501c3
- How to Run a Giving (Fundraising) Campaign
- Website Design 101 & 102
- How to Create Promotional Materials