It’s been a successful month at the Cultural Advocacy Coalition. Thank you again to our base for your advocacy work from around the state, which resulted in $50 million in federal CARES dollars allocated last week to help support the survival of Oregon’s cultural sector. Nearly $26 million in funds were set aside for Business Oregon and
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July 16, 2020
Anchored by Place
Each biennium the cultural sector approaches the Oregon Legislature for funds to support capital projects that broaden access to creative expression for all Oregonians. These funds are frequently referred to as Cultural Resource Economic Fund (CREF) and include lottery backed-bonds as well as general fund dollars and appropriations through the Department of Administrative Services.
July 15, 2020
Emergency Board Approves $50 million relief package!
The Cultural Advocacy Coalition is celebrating good news this week after the Oregon Joint Emergency Board approved a $50 million relief package to support arts, culture, heritage, and humanities organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to the Emergency Board for being vocal and standing up for Oregon’s arts and culture communities. We encourage you to send a thank
Dear Coalition Members and Advocates: We wanted to update you that life support options for Oregon’s performing arts venues are still pending. The legislative Emergency Board did not meet last week, but is expected to meet soon. There is still time to use your voice! We need letters, emails, and phone calls to Emergency Board members who
May 14, 2020
2021 Capital Construction Projects
To Oregon’s beloved Cultural Institutions, The Cultural Advocacy Coalition thanks you for your dedication to stewardship of Oregon’s arts and culture. Collectively your work creates a statewide ecosystem, which supports Oregon’s rich cultural life and opportunities inseparable from our state’s vitality. The mission of the Coalition is simple: We advocate for policies and