Dear Friends and Colleagues, We’re writing to share an exciting milestone for CACO and for Oregon’s arts, culture, heritage, and humanities sector. Over the past several months, CACO completed the Big Re/Think, a statewide listening and learning process that brought together hundreds of artists, cultural leaders, funders, legislators, and community members from across Oregon to
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April 3, 2026
Welcome, new board members in 2026!
We are excited to announce our new board members! Siri Grubb (she/her), Senior Director of Executive Operations, Oregon Symphony: Siri joined the Oregon Symphony in 2021 as executive assistant to the CEO and music director and liaison to the Board of Directors. In that role, she developed a broad understanding of the symphony’s business and
April 3, 2026
The Big Re/Think findings are in!
We’re pleased to share the executive summary of the Big Re/Think findings. Building on the original 2014 Big Think, The Big Re/Think took place between September and December 2025 and included interviews with policymakers and sector leaders, a statewide survey, a virtual convening, and six in-person convenings across Oregon. Thank you to everyone who participated and
March 5, 2026
Short session update: cultural funding protected
We’re happy to share some good news from Salem as the short session wraps up! The final budget documents have posted, and the legislature did not make cuts to the Cultural Resources Economic Fund (CREF) projects, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Portland Center Stage, or the Oregon Arts Commission. Carry-overs for earlier CREF projects (previously approved
January 28, 2026
You belong here!
Getting started with arts & culture advocacy in Oregon When people in the arts hear “legislative advocacy,” it can sound intimidating like something meant for lawyers, lobbyists, or people who already know how Salem works. That’s not what advocacy actually looks like. At its core, advocacy is simply explaining why something matters: to your students, audience,