Some incredible arts & culture opportunities are coming up in the next few weeks. Witness new plays, partake in our largest Asian American market, listen to concerts in Jacksonville, and watch “Romeo & Juliet” where no one knows who will be in the play. Educators can partake in free events at nine Oregon cultural centers.
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March 20, 2024
Recap of 2024 Legislative Session
Read the CACO 2024 End of Session Report about the 2024 Oregon legislative session from our lobbying partners, Oxley & Associates, Inc.
The Oregon Legislature has taken a decisive step in supporting the arts and culture sector by approving Senate Bill 5701. This bill includes funding for Cultural Resource Economic Fund (CREF) projects and anchor arts organizations. After the disappointing lack of funding for these projects in 2023, this new bill is a significant win for the sector
January 31, 2024
Did you miss Advocacy 101? We have you covered.
Hello, friends and advocates! Big thanks to those of you who joined our Advocacy 101 session last week to learn more about HB4124/SB1582 as we look ahead to Advocacy Day on February 20! If you were unable to attend, you can view the recording here. While this session’s proposed legislation will not be officially published
December 19, 2023
Unveiling the unfulfilled dream: the Black United Fund’s Building United Future Complex
This article is the sixth 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. The Black