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
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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
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
May 20, 2025
A Crowded Table for Oregon’s Arts and Culture
The heart of Oregon’s arts and culture is like a crowded table—full of creativity, community, and voices from every corner of our beautiful state. From the storytellers of the Oregon Coast to the theater troupes of Ashland… from Indigenous artists to young musicians finding their voice in Portland… every artist and organization deserves a place at