Updates

WXE Lead Projec+: A Conversation for BIPOC* with Hana Sharif and Nataki Garrett
Hosted by: Ruby Joy White
Technical Producer:  Jamila Aurora Dozier
July 28, 2020  4:00PM – 5:30PM (PST)

AGE is excited to present its first WXE Lead Projec+ panel discussion which features womxn of color in leadership.

TICKETS: FREE
This is a ticketed event for *BIPOC artists, activists, and consumers of art. There is no charge for the event, but registration is required.
*BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (all genders and non-genders)

Bridging the Collective

The AGE Theatre Collective is excited to launch its Bridging the Collective Program for 2020. AGE will connect emerging BIPOC womxn and non-binary artists in Portland’s community with national BIPOC womxn and non-binary leaders. 

Space is limited to 10 pairings for the 2020 BTC cohort. Submissions for the program will be accepted now through Friday, Aug 7th.

The program format is that each pairing will have an introductory goal-setting session, followed by three 1-hr sessions.

Duration: September 15, 2020 – December 15, 2020

2020 AGE Equity Grants – Intent to Apply:  1/6/20 to 2/3/20

This year we have a total of $40,000 in grants to support professional theatre companies that advance the power and visibility of women and nonbinary people.

2019 AGE Equity Grants Recipients:   The recipients of the 2019 AGE Equity Grants were announced on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Drammy Award Celebration in Portland, Oregon.

2018 AGE in the Arts: A Change is Gonna Come

Thank you for making 2018 a year to remember!  
Enjoy our re-cap video.

The Holidays for Humanities

Please join us for an AGE benefit celebration of love, hope and compassion! Stars gather to bring light to the darkness with music, spoken word and poetry. All donations are tax deductible and will benefit AGE and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

Monday, December 10, 2018    |     7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2018 AGE Equity Grants Recipients:   The recipients of the 2018 AGE Equity Grants were announced on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the 40th Drammy Award Celebration in Portland, Oregon.

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.