Don’t blink! August in Oregon is packed! If you thought the summer was winding down, Oregon’s arts and culture community has other ideas. August brings everything from world-class chamber music on the coast to a poetry slam in Portland, a celebration of a beloved Twin Peaks icon at the World Forestry Center, and historic aircraft
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June 27, 2026
Your Oregon summer, curated (July events)
If June was Oregon’s warm-up act, July is when our arts and culture scene hits its stride. Outdoor stages are full, gallery walks stretch into long summer evenings, and small towns from the coast to the high desert are hosting festivals that have been building all year toward this month. Whether you’re after live music
Apply for 2027-2029 capital construction funding We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Cultural Resources Economic Fund (CREF) application process for 2027-2029! Since 2013, CACO has successfully lobbied the Oregon Legislature to fund 66 projects totaling $48 million…and we’re not stopping there! Is your organization eligible? If your arts, culture, heritage, or humanities
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We’re writing to share an exciting milestone for CACO and for Oregon’s arts, culture, heritage, and humanities sector. Over the past several months, CACO completed the Big Re/Think, a statewide listening and learning process that brought together hundreds of artists, cultural leaders, funders, legislators, and community members from across Oregon to
April 3, 2026
Welcome, new board members in 2026!
We are excited to announce our new board members! Siri Grubb (she/her), Senior Director of Executive Operations, Oregon Symphony: Siri joined the Oregon Symphony in 2021 as executive assistant to the CEO and music director and liaison to the Board of Directors. In that role, she developed a broad understanding of the symphony’s business and