Your Cultural Arts & Culture Coalition of Oregon (CACO) team is hard at work preparing for the state’s 35-day legislative session, which starts on February 1, 2022. Many new faces and emerging new leaders will be replacing several long-time legislators including Speaker Kotek, Sen. Johnson, and Rep. Post. These changing political dynamics are overlaid with
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December 23, 2021
Thank you, members and supporters!
As we close out 2021, we have much to be thankful for: We had the best legislative session ever in terms of recovery dollars for the arts & culture sectors. During this long-running pandemic, organizations of every size need assistance. Our 11 capital construction projects represent the largest investment ever, at $9.5 million. The new
December 8, 2021
Do you have your new license plate?
As we shared in September, the new Celebrate Oregon! is here and available to order. The artwork was created by Liza Burns of Eugene and will also become vibrant murals installed in the Eugene, Medford, Portland, and Redmond airports, sponsored by GreenCars.com. In addition, a 38-foot outdoor banner will be installed at the Northwest Film
October 27, 2021
Arts, culture, and humanities now more critical than ever
Arts, culture, and humanities now more critical than ever In our second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon venues are opening their doors again. Arts, culture, and humanities have never been so needed to inspire and entertain us. Record numbers of people are experiencing anxiety and depression, what a leading medical association is calling a
October 15, 2021
New Lobbying and Communications Partnerships
The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon is excited to announce two new partnerships. Oxley & Associates, Inc., and Fertile Ground Communications, LLC, will help CACO advocate for policies and funding that will create a thriving environment for arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities across Oregon. Oxley & Associates, Inc. Our new lobbyist firm is Oxley