On behalf of the over 300+ members of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon, we stand with the artistic leadership of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), Dramatists Guild, and Theatre Communications Group in condemning hatred in our state. We support Nataki Garrett unequivocally as she faces unconscionable harassment and death threats as artistic director of
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Revenue from the new Celebrate Oregon! license plate is estimated at $748,054, based on increased revenue from the sale of new plates and renewals. The Oregon Cultural Trust’s monthly revenue from license plate sales has more than doubled, from an average of just under $30,000 per month to close to $70,000. On August 18 the Oregon Cultural Trust is
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
August 3, 2022
Live event venue operators grant update
Phase two of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund for Live Event Venue Operations and Live Event Producers/Presenters Program is complete as of June 2022. The program received more than 360 applications, with estimated live event revenue losses exceeding $190 million. In the end, 238 organizations received a total of $33.5 million.
July 13, 2022
Apply for capital funding!
Thanks to our Cultural Resources Economic Fund (CREF), we have funded more than $29 million of 38 capital projects at Oregon’s arts & cultural venues since 2013. The Oregon Legislative Assembly established the CREF in 2013 to create vibrant public spaces that integrate arts and culture with natural amenities; sustain Oregon’s rich arts and cultural experiences; and enhance