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
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February 13, 2025
New CACO board president Dana Whitelaw speaks at Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus kickoff
Photo: Dr. Dana Whitelaw shown with Senator Jeff Merkley and museum cofounder Cameron Kerr Dr. Dana Whitelaw, new president of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon board, spoke at the Oregon Arts & Culture kickoff event on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Whitelaw is executive director of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. Under her
February 13, 2025
CACO priorities for 2025
In 2025, we’re advocating for: HB 3189: Improving access to state funding for arts & culture providers ($10 million) (more info) HB 3191: Providing capital to 14 arts & culture capital projects around the state ($9.325M) (more info) Supporting one-time funding for large arts organizations to match private philanthropic commitments ($5.5M) HB 3190: Encouraging investment
March 20, 2024
Recap of 2024 Legislative Session
Read the CACO 2024 End of Session Report about the 2024 Oregon legislative session from our lobbying partners, Oxley & Associates, Inc.
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