Upcoming Council Town Halls Focus on Parks, Streets, and Public Safety Medford residents are invited to attend two upcoming City Council Town Halls focused on parks, streets, and public safety.
Medford Seeks Artists to Transform Downtown Traffic Signal Boxes The City of Medford invites local artists to participate in the new ArtBox Program—a public art initiative aimed at bringing creative energy to downtown Medford.
Free Wood Debris Chipper Days Medford Fire and the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Departments are hosting free Wood Debris Chipper Days to help residents keep their properties safe and clean year-round.
Rogue Rapids Swim Team Makes Waves A competitive Medford youth swim team based at Rogue X is making waves locally and beyond.
Medford Celebrates 141 Years of Growth The City of Medford celebrated its 141st birthday on February 24, marking a journey from a small railroad town to Southern Oregon’s largest city and economic hub.
New Flags in Alba Park Honor Sister City Four new flags are flying in Alba Park, honoring Medford’s longtime sister-city relationship with Alba, Italy.
Medford PASC Accepting Applications for Partnership Grants Published on July 21, 2025 The Medford Public Arts Selection Committee is now offering Partnership Grants between $500 and $5,000 for arts education programs, youth art programs, or events/exhibits that promote exposure to the arts in our community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Local Artist Completes New Mural in Downtown Medford Published on June 02, 2025 A downtown mural on the north wall of Rogue Gallery is now complete. Longtime local artist Ryan Moon finished the piece last week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Medford PASC Accepting Applications for Partnership Grants Published on June 27, 2024 The Medford Public Arts Selection Committee (PASC) is now offering five $1,000 Partnership Grants for arts education programs, youth art programs, or events/exhibits that promote exposure to the arts in our community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
71st Annual Pear Blossom Festival Returns to Medford Published on April 01, 2024 The 71st Annual Pear Blossom Festival returns to Medford Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 13. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities
City Councilors Approve Rogue X Art Sculpture Project Published on February 16, 2024 City Councilors have approved a $100,000 contract with local artists to fabricate and install a metal “X” sculpture outside of Rogue X. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Arts & Culture
City of Medford and Oregon Artist Repair "Chess Man" Sculpture Published on August 24, 2023 With technical assistance from Eugene-area artist Pete Helzer, the City of Medford has repaired and restored the much-photographed and often vandalized “Chess Man” sculpture in downtown Medford’s Vogel Plaza. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Arts & Culture
Local Artwork Creates Fun Experience at Hawthorne Park Published on December 06, 2022 A local artist recently finished painting murals on some of the pillars and crossbeams located in Hawthorne Park. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Local Artwork Brings Sense of Healing to Medford Navigation Center Published on September 15, 2022 The Medford Navigation Center features local, nature-themed artwork designed to create a healing and relaxing environment for the guests who are residing there. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Decorative Crosswalks Installed Downtown along Central Avenue Published on October 05, 2021 Two new decorative crosswalks have been installed along Central Avenue in Downtown Medford. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Arts & Culture
Storm Drain Art Project Calls for Student Artists Published on March 30, 2021 The City of Medford is seeking student artists to paint small scale murals at a number of storm drain locations in Medford as part of its Storm Drain Art Project. The goal of the project is to help connect residents to our local waterways and to raise awareness about how the choices we make can impact the health of local creeks such as the Bear Creek Greenway. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture