Updates

Telling Native Stories to Rehumanize Native People (Audio) – April 9, 2018

AGE was proud to host a rare convergence of award-winning Indigenous playwrights. Telling Native Stories to Rehumanize Native People focused on the social justice of rehumanizing Native people who have been systematically erased by colonialism.  More than 200 people at TOC were rocked and awakened by Native artists, activists and writers.  You can now listen to the full panel discussion, enjoy and share!

2018 AGE Equity Grants – Phase 1 Application:  February 1-28th

Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) is awarding a total of $40,000 in grants to Portland area professional theatre companies that are committed to advancing intersectional gender equity. Now in its third year, AGE has raised $100,000 for Portland theatres to include women in their equity lens.

“Time’s up! Women’s stories deserve to be told. Women deserve to be seen, heard, validated, and respected. AGE is grateful to the many donors who make these grants possible.  We are proud of the Portland Arts community for making intersectional gender equity a priority. Equity benefits everyone.”  –Jane Vogel, AGE Founder/President.

2017 Celebration of Women’s Voices:  Enjoy a look back at everything we did in 2017!

Happy 2018! AGE is proud to announce a name change to start off the new year. Age and Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) is now Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE).  The new name is dynamic and active because our mission is action-driven, making equity, diversity and inclusion the new normal in the arts.

-AGE Founder, Jane Vogel

2017 AGE in the Arts Awards Recipients:  The recipients of the 2017 AGE in the Arts Awards were announced on Monday, July 26, 2017 at the 39th Drammy Award Celebration in Portland, Oregon.

AGE in the Arts 2015 – 2016 Video:  #TBT! Take a look back with us to see how AGE in the Arts has developed over the last couple of years! Thank you to everyone who has made this all possible.