The Big Re/Think builds on a 2014 gathering led by arts and culture leaders, which led to initiatives like the statewide arts and culture caucus. This event aims to coordinate advocacy, foster partnerships, and highlight the importance of arts and culture for Oregon’s future.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
Please contact your subcommittee senator (Senator Jeff Merkley) by Sunday, June 22. Communicate the positive impact that federal arts funding has in Oregon—including support for the Oregon Arts Commission—and describe how sustaining the NEA will be beneficial.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
Thanks to passionate advocates, dedicated lawmakers, and strategic coalition-building, Oregon’s arts and culture community secured major victories in the 2025 legislative session—even amid significant economic uncertainty and fierce competition for state funds. Community Advocacy Delivered This year, the arts community showed up—and lawmakers listened. From an energized Advocacy Day at the Capitol to hundreds of The post Oregon’s Arts & Culture Sector Scores Key Legislative Wins Despi...| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
As federal support shrinks, Oregon must stand up for culture and creativity. Help us keep the table crowded and welcoming for all.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
Deadline: Thursday, June 5 In May the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) sent grant cancellation notices to dozens of Oregon institutions. These cancellations are a massive blow to many small arts institutions that had already made budget and hiring decisions based on promised federal support, particularly heading into the busy summer season. We are The post Urge the reversal of NEA grant cancellations appeared first on Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
Oregon’s arts and culture sector needs your help—right now. As we enter the final weeks of the legislative session, critical funding decisions will determine the future of our arts community. Without immediate action, we risk losing vital support for the arts, jobs, and the cultural vibrancy that make Oregon unique. What’s at Stake: We are The post Urgent Call to Action: Advocate for the Arts in Oregon appeared first on Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
THANKS to all of you who came together last week to share your stories and amplify our message in support of funding the arts & culture sector!It was so wonderful to connect and spend a little bit of time together, and I found myself continually inspired by the brilliant and passionate testimony shared throughout the day.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
Big thanks to those of you who joined our “Advocacy 101” session this week, as we look ahead to our April 15 Advocacy Day! If you were unable to be with us in real-time, you can watch our meeting in this post.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
Dear advocates and members, Did you know? Legislators can be influenced to vote a certain way if they hear from less than 50 of their constituents. Talking to legislators about arts & culture is a highly effective way to encourage them to take action. This year’s Advocacy Day will be on Tuesday, April 15. Please save the The post Advocacy Day 2025 and Advocacy 101 training appeared first on Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
On Wednesday night, February 12, 2025, hundreds of arts advocates joined legislators at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem to kick off the 2025 Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus. The evening began with a welcome from Rep. Rob Nosse and Sen. Dick Anderson, caucus co-chairs. Other speakers were Dana Whitelaw, chair of the CACO board (read The post Inspirational 2025 kickoff of Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus appeared first on Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
This article is the fourth in our series on the 14 capital projects that failed to get funded by the Oregon Legislature in 2023. Only two were funded at $4 million, both in the Portland area. The 14 smaller projects total $7.8 million and are spread throughout the state, mostly in rural areas. Did you The Oregon Film Museum in Astoria chronicles the vibrant history of film and television production in Oregon.| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
In a groundbreaking study released on October 12, 2023, Americans for the Arts unveiled the staggering economic impact of Oregon's vibrant arts and culture sector. The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study showcased that in fiscal year 2022, this sector contributed a monumental $829 million to Oregon's economy. This revelation not only highlights the In a groundbreaking study released on October 12, 2022, Americans for the Arts unveiled the staggering economic impact of Oregon's vibrant a...| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
The Oregon Legislature has taken a decisive step in supporting the arts and culture sector by approving Senate Bill 5701. This bill includes funding for Cultural Resource Economic Fund (CREF) projects and anchor arts organizations. After the disappointing lack of funding for these projects in 2023, this new bill is a significant win for the sector The Oregon Legislature has taken a decisive step in supporting the arts and culture sector by approving Senate Bill 5701. This bill includes fundin...| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
Hello, friends and advocates! Big thanks to those of you who joined our Advocacy 101 session last week to learn more about HB4124/SB1582 as we look ahead to Advocacy Day on February 20! If you were unable to attend, you can view the recording here. While this session’s proposed legislation will not be officially published Big thanks to those of you who joined our Advocacy 101 session last week to learn more about HB4124/SB1582 as we look ahead to Advocacy Day on February 20! If you were una...| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
Decolonizing Thanksgiving in Oregon By Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Fertile Ground Communications (written in 2021; updated for 2023 with items in blue text) Many of us grew up learning the myth of Native Americans teaching the struggling pilgrims how to survive and celebrating with a feast in 1621. But for most Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
This article is the sixth in our series on the 14 capital projects that failed to get funded by the Oregon Legislature in 2023. Only two were funded at $4 million, both in the Portland area. The 14 smaller projects total $7.8 million and are spread throughout the state, mostly in rural areas. The Black| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
Huge thanks to Rep. Rob Nosse, arts champion extraordinaire in the legislature, for his comments in today's Oregonian article, "Oregon arts organizations struggle as audiences are slow to return and money dries up." The article discusses the continuing impact of the pandemic on Oregon's arts and culture organizations and community. The author, Lizzy Acker, interviewed| Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon - Advocating for arts, culture, history...
