Huge thanks to Rep. Rob Nosse, arts champion extraordinaire in the legislature, for his comments in today’s Oregonian article, “Oregon arts organizations struggle as audiences are slow to return and money dries up.” The article discusses the continuing impact of the pandemic on Oregon’s arts and culture organizations and community. The author, Lizzy Acker, interviewed
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November 17, 2023
Decolonizing Thanksgiving in Oregon
Decolonizing Thanksgiving in Oregon By Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Fertile Ground Communications (written in 2021; updated for 2023 with items in blue text) Many of us grew up learning the myth of Native Americans teaching the struggling pilgrims how to survive and celebrating with a feast in 1621. But for most Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of
November 9, 2023
Expanding the Oregon Film Museum: A Gateway to Oregon’s Film Legacy
This article is the fourth in our series on the 14 capital projects that failed to get funded by the Oregon Legislature in 2023. Only two were funded at $4 million, both in the Portland area. The 14 smaller projects total $7.8 million and are spread throughout the state, mostly in rural areas. Did you
November 2, 2023
Unveiling the Economic Powerhouse: Oregon’s Arts and Culture Sector
In a groundbreaking study released on October 12, 2023, Americans for the Arts unveiled the staggering economic impact of Oregon’s vibrant arts and culture sector. The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study showcased that in fiscal year 2022, this sector contributed a monumental $829 million to Oregon’s economy. This revelation not only highlights the
This article is the fourth in our series on the 14 capital projects that failed to get funded by the Oregon Legislature in 2023. Only two were funded at $4 million, both in the Portland area. The 14 smaller projects total $7.8 million and are spread throughout the state, mostly in rural areas. The Very