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 included lottery backed-bonds as well as general fund dollars and appropriations through the Department of Administrative Services. Below
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June 7, 2019
Have you joined the Coalition yet?
Hello friends, I want to make sure you are aware of the importance of the current legislative session to the cultural sector in Oregon and funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Oregon Arts Commission. This is the year that the cultural tax credit expires. The credit builds the Trust and must be
May 15, 2019
Student Success Act Passed
Hello Advocates, The Student Success Act, just passed by the Oregon Senate this week, contains new funds for school districts to apply to proven practices. The schools may choose the strategies for their districts from a list that includes having arts and music specialists in elementary schools. This is a positive recognition of the importance
May 9, 2019
Oregon's Arts & Culture are Still Under Threat
An urgent update on the legislative process: WE NEED YOUR HELP in the remaining two months of this session. The grants program of the Oregon Arts Commission is under threat and may see cuts of over $400,000 in the next biennium if we aren’t able to convince legislators to add more general fund dollars to this critical
February 25, 2019
Arts & Culture Advocacy Day 2019
Join us for Advocacy Day on April 23rd, because we need arts and culture in Oregon. WHERE | Willamette Heritage Center (1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301), and the Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301) WHEN | Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019. Check in at 8:30 a.m. Several events, legislative meetings, and cultural