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
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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
September 13, 2023
Oregon Cultural Trust awards nearly $3M to cultural organizations
The Oregon Cultural Trust announced its FY2024 grant awards totaling $2,917,149, to be distributed to 136 arts, heritage, and humanities organizations across the state. Made possible by generous Oregonians who invested $5.2 million in the Cultural Tax Credit in FY2023, this year’s awards bring the cumulative total of Cultural Trust grants to almost $40 million
August 16, 2023
Lawmakers stiffed arts groups in 2023
After Artists Repertory Theatre announced it was suspending its 2023-24 season, Oregon Public Broadcasting shared the article “Portland’s Artists Repertory Theatre suspends upcoming season, due to lack of funding.” The article pointed out that ART found the decision “particularly difficult” because it was preparing for rehearsals with Native playwright Dillon Christopher Chitto on his play, “Pueblo
July 28, 2023
Welcome, new board members!
Join us in welcoming our new board members, as of July 2023! Tyler Hokama, Interim Executive Director, Oregon Shakespeare Festival Tyler is serving as Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Interim Executive Director while on leave from his role as Rogue Theater Company’s resident graphic designer and marketing consultant. He is a retired executive from Adobe Systems, and he continues