Photo: Dr. Dana Whitelaw shown with Senator Jeff Merkley and museum cofounder Cameron Kerr Dr. Dana Whitelaw, new president of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon board, spoke at the Oregon Arts & Culture kickoff event on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Whitelaw is executive director of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. Under her
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board members Archives - Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon
February 5, 2025
Welcome new board members!
Join us in welcoming our new board members, as of January 2025! Carissa Burkett (she/her), Executive Director, North Pole Studio: Carissa is a multimedia artist, curator, and nonprofit arts administrator. Her 12 years of arts experience started at Project Grow, an art studio and urban farm that supported adults with disabilities. She led arts programs
Congratulations to Ginger Savage, tireless arts advocate and CACO board member! Ginger was honored with Portland Monthly‘s “Light a Fire 2022: Extraordinary Volunteer” award. She has been executive director of the Crossroads Carnegie Art Center in Baker City for 14 years. As our board member, she never misses an opportunity to advocate for arts &
“I believe the arts have the power to connect and uplift people, foster understanding and acceptance between cultures, draw attention to society’s ills, and provide a roadmap to a better future.” –Jenny Green A conversation with our new board member: arts advocate, historian, and gallerist Jenny Green. Tell us about your involvement in the arts. I’ve been