Established as an official non-profit in advance of the 2024 festival, the backbone of Creative Neighborhoods began as an organic, integral part of the Pickathon music festival since the very beginning in 1999 and grew over time through an array of fundamental collaborations. The organization's mission was formalized in 2022, solidifying its commitment to:

• Create Immersive Environments: Collaborate with artists and community partners to build the festival's distinctive stages and installations.

• Mentor Future Generations: Provide year-round, hands-on learning opportunities for emerging creatives, tradespeople, and professionals.

Generate Enduring Community Impact: Regenerate installation materials back into the community for projects such as building local tiny homes and donating wood to schools throughout Oregon.

In order to make these things happen and ensure the next 25 years of Pickathon, we have launched a seed-funding campaign.