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Scholarships

Portland Open Studios is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for artists. These scholarships are only possible through the generous support of our community and by people like you. Please consider donating toward these funds to ensure that financial barriers don’t prevent talented artists from participating. 

Molly Cliff Hilts Scholarship

The Molly Cliff Hilts Scholarship is dedicated to supporting historically marginalized artists, foster inclusivity and provide equal opportunities for artists from diverse backgrounds. The scholarship awards artists a full waiver of the Open Studios participation fee. More info

Kimberly Gales Scholarship

The Kimberly Gales Scholarship for Emerging Artists is available to artists participating for the first time, who have recently begun their career as an artist. Traditionally, but not always, this scholarship is given to artists under the age of 30. The scholarship awards artists a full waiver of the Open Studios participation fee. More info