A neighborhood effort to interrupt racism in Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Public Art Installation at Lake Oswego Public Library
Respond to Racism, in collaboration with the Lake Oswego Public Library and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, invites artists/artist teams living in Oregon to submit proposals for a site-specific public artwork installation at the exterior of the Lake Oswego Public Library.
What We Do
Respond to Racism meets monthly, bringing concerned citizens together, including members of local government, news media, and the Lake Oswego School District, to tackle overt and systemic racism in Lake Oswego.
Our Mission is to educate and empower Lake Oswego residents and institutions with the tools to combat racism in all its forms and make LO — and Oregon — a better place to live for residents of all races and ethnicities.
Learn How to Help
Not sure where, or how, you can educate yourself and your network? We’ve compiled a list of tools and resources that will help your awareness and understanding.
Be Part of the Action
Get involved at our next community-based event. Meet fellow members and join us as we support the community through events that educate and inspire.
Upcoming Events
New on our Blog
- Respond to Racism and Arts Council of Lake Oswego Extend Deadline for Major Public Art Installation Proposals at Lake Oswego Public Library
This major public art opportunity ($31,000 commission) is open to Oregon-based artists and artist teams until Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST. - Watch: Bruce Poinsette at Oregon City Juneteenth Celebration Author DiscussionRespond to Racism Executive Director Bruce Poinsette recently joined a panel discussion celebrating Oregon Black authors. They discussed why they write, how they decide what to focus on, and the ways they incorporate Black history into their writings, revealing history that may have been hidden by others. Other panel participants … Read more