This Oregon artist uses ancient process of lost-wax bronze casting to make fine art bowls
Robert Anders makes solid new works that look surprisingly delicate.
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Portland’s Japan Institute seeks to grow diplomacy through art and gardening
The Portland Japanese Garden opened in 1967 with the goal of helping the United States and Japan continue rebuilding a relationship scarred by World War II. Now, the garden is growing again thanks to a new sister organization, the Japan Institute.

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Finding her mother tongue: Songwriter Isabeau Waiaʻu Walker’s ‘worthwhile risk’ pays off
Waiaʻu Walker’s debut record explores themes of personal and professional change and the deep connection to her Hawaiian heritage.

Oregon’s official state poet returns
Oregon governor Kate Brown reappointed Anis Mojgani as Oregon’s Poet Laureate for a second term. Mojgani, who originally started serving in the coveted position in May 2020, will now continue through 2024.

Ashland students reach finals in the 2022 Student Podcast Challenge
The 2,400 podcast submissions for NPR's contest offer a rare glimpse into the minds of young people.

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Portland housing project spotlights Native American artists
An affordable housing project in Northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood is focusing on uplifting the city's Native American population.

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He’s heading to nationals, bringing poems to life through sign language
Oregon School for the Deaf senior Trayshun Holmes-Gournaris is only the second deaf student to win the state's Poetry Out Loud competition by performing three poems using American Sign Language. He will now represent Oregon at the national semifinal round.