From our friends at the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: Congress has begun its FY2026 budget deliberations. They will set federal funding levels for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Because the White House “Skinny Budget” recommended elimination of the agency, this work has extra importance this summer. It will take a strong chorus of
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June 4, 2025
Urge the reversal of NEA grant cancellations
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
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
April 28, 2025
Thanks for being great advocates in Salem!
Dear Advocates, 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
March 21, 2025
Advocacy 101 recap
Hello, friends and advocates! 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 recording. The slide deck from our session is available here. You can