June 2011 - We are excited to announce that the Cultural Coalition of Washington County (CCWC) has awarded the BSO a Community Cultural Participation Grant in the amount of $2000. This grant will enable us to fund our annual Young Artists Competition in the spring of 2012.

The purpose of the Young Artists Competition is to identify, encourage, and provide exposure to promising young talent, and to honor the winners with a scholarship and the opportunity to perform as soloists with the orchestra. We are grateful for the support of the CCWC that will allow us to continue this exciting program for young musicians in Washington County.

Funding for this grant program comes from the Oregon Cultural Trust, and is channelled through the CCWC which awards full and partial grants to qualifying arts, heritage and humanities organizations in Washington County. The coalition approved a total of 25 grants for the coming year.