The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO) was invited to speak in front of the House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business during interim legislative days last week. We’re grateful to CACO board members Isaac Marquez and David Schmitz for representing CACO. The panel is examining the state of the sector and the role
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August 3, 2022
It’s raining love in Old Town Portland!
IT‘S RAINING LOVE! Oregon’s only interactive singing mural launched on June 25, organized by one of our board members, Crystal Meneses. The mural is layered with augmented reality. Hold your phone up to the mural, and you’ll see images come to life and hear voices singing “It’s Rainin’ Love.” Read about the mural in this
“I believe the arts have the power to connect and uplift people, foster understanding and acceptance between cultures, draw attention to society’s ills, and provide a roadmap to a better future.” –Jenny Green A conversation with our new board member: arts advocate, historian, and gallerist Jenny Green. Tell us about your involvement in the arts. I’ve been
February 11, 2022
News from the legislature on HB 4040!
The Oregon Legislature is meeting this week and members of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon have been working hard to advocate for HB 4040. Ginger Savage, CACO board member and executive director of Crossroads Carnegie Art Center in Baker City, testified in support of HB 4040 in the House Economic Recovery and Prosperity Committee earlier
February 1, 2022
Welcome, new board members!
On Friday, January 27, the Cultural Advocacy Coalition Board of Directors met and elected new members. They represent diversity across ethnic backgrounds and geographical areas across Oregon: Jenny Green (she/her/hers), chair of the Oregon Arts Commission and founder of the Jenny Green Gallery in Bend; board member of Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts Cassie Greer