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		<title>The Big Re/Think findings are in!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">We’re pleased to share the <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2/files/0cf2c1c7-c315-f1d1-53a1-8e897e9efc54/Big_ReThink_Executive_Summary.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>executive summary of the Big Re/Think findings</strong></a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: medium;">Building on the original 2014 Big Think,</span><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: medium;">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. </span>Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed their thoughtful insights.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The process highlighted several key themes, including the need for a clearer and more unified story about the value of arts, culture, heritage, and humanities in Oregon, as well as the importance of identifying more sustainable funding mechanisms for the sector.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <strong>CACO and CACF boards will be looking at these findings over the coming months</strong> as we begin shaping advocacy priorities for the years ahead.</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you’d like to dive deeper, you can also read the full report: <strong><a title="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Big-ReThink-Final-Report.pdf" href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Big-ReThink-Final-Report.pdf" rel="noreferrer">Big Re/Think Final Report</a>.</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you again to everyone who helped make this process possible.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;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</p>
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<p class="null" dir="ltr"><strong>We&#8217;re happy to share some good news from Salem as the short session wraps up!</strong><br />
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 funds that have not yet been spent and reimbursed) were also protected, with only minor adjustments reflecting project updates.</p>
<p>In some additional good news, donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust increased in 2025. The legislature approved additional spending authority for the Oregon Cultural Trust, a rare increase during a session largely focused on budget constraints.</p>
<p>This sector also had a notable policy win related to the arts and live events. The legislature passed a bill aimed at stopping speculative ticket sales, which occur when resellers list tickets they do not actually possess and attempt to buy them later at a lower price. The measure is intended to protect consumers and prevent deceptive practices that can leave fans arriving at venues with invalid tickets.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your continued advocacy and engagement throughout the session. Your outreach, relationships with legislators, and ongoing support for Oregon’s cultural sector make a real difference in Salem. The cultural community&#8217;s strong, unified voice remains one of our most important tools for protecting and advancing these programs.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Getting started with arts &#38; 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,</p>
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<h1 class="null" dir="ltr"><strong>Getting started with arts &amp; culture advocacy in Oregon</strong></h1>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>That’s not what advocacy actually looks like.</strong></h3>
<p dir="ltr">At its core, advocacy is simply explaining why something matters: to your students, audience, neighbors, or town, and sharing that with the people who make decisions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">On Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00 am, we are hosting a virtual Arts &amp; Culture Advocacy Training, designed specifically for artists, cultural workers, and community members who care deeply about arts and culture but aren’t sure where to start.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>You don’t need policy expertise.<br />
You don’t need insider knowledge.<br />
You don’t need the “right” language.</strong></h3>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>You just need to care about arts and culture in Oregon.</strong></h3>
<p dir="ltr">We’ll share practical tools, sample messages, and real-world guidance so you can confidently reach out to your own state legislators in a way that feels authentic and doable.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We hope you’ll join us and see just how accessible advocacy can be.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=b00ce900cf&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=b00ce900cf&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Register</a> for our virtual session at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 17th. We promise it will be worth your time!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Update to this article, 1/9/2026: Oregon Arts Watch published a follow-up article after interviewing Amy Lewin, director of the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, and Ben Waterhouse, communications director of Oregon Humanities. Lewin said, “Overall, it’s reassuring. This would allow us to continue our plan of steady support for hundreds of arts organizations</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr"><em>Update to this article, 1/9/2026: Oregon Arts Watch <a href="https://www.orartswatch.org/welcome-news-u-s-house-approves-future-nea-neh-funding/">published a follow-up article</a> after interviewing Amy Lewin, director of the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, and Ben Waterhouse, communications director of Oregon Humanities. Lewin said, “Overall, it’s reassuring. This would allow us to continue our plan of steady support for hundreds of arts organizations across Oregon, providing essential operational and project funding that fuels jobs and creativity in every corner of our state.”</em></p>
<p><em>“The ominibus passed by the House is provisional good news,” Waterhouse told Oregon ArtsWatch. “We are pleased to see steady funding for NEA and NEH, given the overall decrease in the federal budget. We will hold off on celebrations until the bill is passed by the Senate and signed by the President and we see a notice of action from NEH regarding funding for state councils.”</em></p>
<p dir="ltr">Dear Friends,</p>
<p dir="ltr">As Congress continues negotiations on the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget, we want to share an important, if mixed, update on proposed funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). (Read <a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=267dd4f6ed&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=267dd4f6ed&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">the full summary</a>)</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>The short version:</strong><br />
Funding is flat and flat is not enough, but it is better than the alternative we narrowly avoided.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr"><strong>Where FY26 funding currently stands</strong></h4>
<p dir="ltr">Under the House Republican FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations minibus, the NEA and NEH are each proposed to receive $207 million.</p>
<p dir="ltr">These figures match FY25, FY24, and FY24 funding levels.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr"><strong>Why this is not good news, but still matters</strong></h4>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Let’s be clear: level funding is effectively a cut.</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">After years of rising costs, inflation, increased demand, and expanding responsibilities placed on cultural organizations, flat funding means less real-world capacity for arts and humanities work across the country. Grant dollars do not go as far as they did even two years ago, and organizations are being asked to do more with less.</p>
<p dir="ltr">That said, this proposal represents a silver lining in an otherwise hostile federal budget environment.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Earlier House committee proposals for FY26 would have cut NEA and NEH funding to $135 million each, a reduction of roughly 35%. Had those cuts moved forward, the impact would have been immediate and severe: fewer grants, smaller awards, reduced geographic reach, and long-term damage to cultural infrastructure, especially in rural and underserved communities.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Avoiding those cuts matters.</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Recent years for context:</p>
<p dir="ltr">• FY21: $167.5M<br />
• FY22: $180M<br />
• FY23–FY25: $207M</p>
<p dir="ltr">We reached $207M through sustained advocacy and bipartisan recognition of the value arts and humanities bring to education, economic development, and civic life. Freezing funding at that level, however, risks undoing that progress over time.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr"><strong>What comes next</strong></h4>
<p dir="ltr">This proposal is not final. Negotiations between the House and Senate will continue, and the outcome will determine whether NEA and NEH funding merely treads water or begins to reflect the true cost and value of the work these agencies support.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr"><strong>Holding the line is not the goal. It is the least we can do.</strong></h4>
<p dir="ltr">We must continue pushing for funding levels that recognize inflation, demand, and the outsized return on investment that arts and humanities programs deliver in every state.</p>
<p>We will continue to organize and advocate on state and federal levels, but we will need your help. Please let us know if you would like to learn more about how we can advocate to our state and federal officials.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you for staying engaged and for continuing to make the case that culture is not just optional infrastructure.</p>
<p>-CACO Board</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As 2025 comes to a close, we want to share our deep gratitude. Thank you to everyone who participated in The Big Re/Think gatherings across the state, in the virtual forum, and through the 200+ submissions we received. Your insights have shaped a powerful, community-driven vision for Oregon’s cultural future. In 2026, the Cultural Advocacy</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400;">As 2025 comes to a close, we want to share our deep gratitude. Thank you to everyone who participated in The Big Re/Think gatherings across the state, in the virtual forum, and through the 200+ submissions we received. Your insights have shaped a powerful, community-driven vision for Oregon’s cultural future.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">In 2026, the Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation (CACF) will carry this work forward as we translate The Big Re/Think findings into recommendations that will guide our work for the coming years. We are also preparing for the upcoming short legislative session, where we will be fighting hard to protect and preserve the funding commitments the state made in the last session. To do that, we’re asking for your support for the first time.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">CACF is a small nonprofit with a statewide mission, and your tax-deductible year-end gift will help us:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Advance The Big Re/Think ideas into real policy recommendations</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Strengthen cultural advocacy during and after the legislative session</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Keep community voices at the center of this work</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">If you believe in this effort, we invite you to share a contribution. Your support ensures we can move this work from ideas to action.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you again for being part of this statewide conversation and we look forward to continuing the work with you in 2026.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">With appreciation,</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Decolonizing Thanksgiving in Oregon By Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, Fertile Ground Communications (written in 2021; updated for 2025) Many of us grew up learning the myth of Native Americans teaching the struggling pilgrims how to survive and celebrating with a feast in 1621. But for most Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning. Thanksgiving is in</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">By Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, <a href="http://www.fertilegroundcommunications.com">Fertile Ground Communications</a> (written in 2021; updated for 2025)</span></p>
<p>Many of us grew up learning the myth of Native Americans teaching the struggling pilgrims how to survive and celebrating with a feast in 1621. But for most Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 24pt;"><em><strong>Thanksgiving is in fact a holiday of colonizers.</strong></em></span></p>
<h2><strong>What actually happened on Thanksgiving?</strong></h2>
<p>As <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thanksgiving-myth-and-what-we-should-be-teaching-kids-180973655/">Claire Bugos writes in the <em>Smithsonian</em></a>, “Massacres, disease, and American Indian tribal politics shaped the Pilgrim-Indian alliance at the root of the holiday.” The settlers stole land, spread disease, and exploited resources from the Wampanoag tribe. Then King Philip’s War “devastated the Wampanoags and forever shifted the balance of power in favor of European arrivals.”</p>
<p>Each year, Native American people gather to honor their ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples on the <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-day-of-mourning/">National Day of Mourning</a>. Thanksgiving serves as a reminder of the unjust treatment that Native Americans have continued to receive since the 1620 Plymouth landing.</p>
<h2><strong>What is Oregon doing to shift the narrative about native stories and honor native peoples?</strong></h2>
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<li>KOIN 6 celebrates Native American Heritage Month with &#8220;KOIN Storytellers: Indigenous Life in the Northwest,&#8221; highlighting powerful stories from across our Native community. The special features the Native American Youth and Family Center&#8217;s Oscar Arana, Representative Tawna Sanchez, and Paul Lumley, along with moving segments on Elders who survived boarding schools. Thanks to the incredible work happening every day across NAYA in affordable housing, accessible childcare, Indigenous food sovereignty, youth education, and economic development. You can <a href="https://www.koin.com/video/storytellers-indigenous-life-in-the-northwest-2025/11286788/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOTBKxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2WENPNDFQME05RVZldWpBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtGpVuDXGzI_MtKWyPzNKy_jg4we2Up8J8gN-hZemcYhcvmTgjZ6ed8VtKmM_aem_BxVy17BpVZVw-KcdcOklgw">watch the special here</a>.</li>
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<li>NAYA hosts Culture Nights each first and third Wednesday nights. They also celebrated <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NAYAPDX/posts/pfbid028dXzLq7fcPRJsFYSzJReAs28r5yTdNA7eaeXqYrsfXxDmWcPXqBXxJJp1ccuGEQLl">their 22nd annual gala and auction</a> earlier this month. Follow and donate to this great organization, which serves over 10,000 community members from nearly 400 Tribes across the country.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.willamettefallstrust.org/blog/2025/11/03/2025-native-american-heritage-month">Willamette Falls Trust</a> offers a number of great resources, including Native-owned businesses, book recommendations, events, and more.</li>
<li><a href="https://portlandartmuseum.org/?s=Native+American">The Portland Art Museum</a> is showcasing several amazing Native artists, including Marie Watt (Seneca), Dyani White Hawk (Lakota), Gail Tremblay (Onondaga and Mi’kmaq), Nan MacDonald (Metis and Algonquin), and Silas Aittauq (Inuit), to name a few.</li>
<li><a href="https://hfma.willamette.edu/exhibitions/library/permanent/ancestral-dialogues.html">Willamette University</a> is featuring &#8220;Ancestral Dialogues: Conversations in Native American Art&#8221; on permanent view in the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde Gallery.</li>
<li>The World Forestry Center, in cooperation with Indigenous artists and the High Desert Museum, features &#8220;<a href="https://worldforestry.org/sasquatch/">Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians</a>,&#8221; until January 4, 2026. Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called <em>Sasquatch </em>and <em>Bigfoot</em>.</li>
<li>The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts shared an incredible list of suggestions, &#8220;<a href="https://oregonlandtrusts.org/5-ways-to-celebrate-native-american-heritage-month-in-reciprocity-not-just-symbolism/">Five Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in Reciprocity, Not Just Symbolism</a>.&#8221;</li>
<li>Multnomah County Library is offering a series of opportunities, including <a href="https://multcolib.org/events-classes/native-family-native-friends-and-family-storytime-35">Native Storytime</a> and <a href="https://multcolib.org/events-classes/edible-native-american-plants-willamette-valley-1">Edible Native American Plants</a> on 12/2,</li>
<li>Our member organization, <a href="https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org">the Native Arts and Culture Foundation</a>, is a Native-led national organization committed to mobilizing Native artists, culture bearers, communities, and leaders to influence positive social, cultural, and environmental change. The foundation offers <a href="https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/programs/resources-for-artists">grants and funding to support Native artists</a> in their creative endeavors.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.grandronde.org/history-culture/culture/curriculum/">Grand Ronde tribes have an excellent collection</a> of tribal history curriculum videos for grades kindergarten to tenth.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2022/10/10/university-of-oregon-native-american-students-tuition-support-indigenous-peoples-day/"> Oregon universities and colleges now offer financial assistance</a> to members of the 574 federally recognized Tribes.</li>
<li>The Oregon Department of Education rolled out a &#8220;<a href="https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/2020/11/26/native-educator-working-correct-myths-thanksgiving-day/3771952001/">Tribal History/Shared History</a>&#8221; curriculum in 2020. Oregon schools now have historically accurate and culturally inclusive lessons about Native Americans. Oregon’s nine Tribes collaborated on this curriculum to banish stereotypes, myths, and inaccuracies.</li>
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<h2><strong>What can we do in our organizations or at home to decolonize Thanksgiving?</strong></h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/9a8axe/how-to-decolonize-your-thanksgiving-dinner">Think about what you eat </a>for Thanksgiving dinner. How did these foods come to you? You can <a href="https://www.indianagfoods.org/oregon-1">buy American Indian foods</a> from local Tribes and businesses.</li>
<li>Volunteer your services on Thursday, 11/27 or Sunday, 11/30 by helping out at Unthanksgiving events. Since 2021, NAYA has gathered community on the fourth Thursday in November, National Day of Mourning according to our Wampanoag relatives, to shift the narrative from a misleading colonial holiday toward one of mourning genocide and celebrating Indigenous survival. This year, they invite volunteers to join in honoring the land, uplifting Indigenous food sovereignty, and supporting the garden that nourishes our community year-round. Come lend a hand, learn, and stand in solidarity with Native peoples. <a href="https://nayapdx.org/events">Registration required</a>.</li>
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<li>Visit the <a href="https://indigenousmarketplace.org">Indigenous Marketplace</a> at SE Uplift on 11/28 and 29 and support Native artists and craftspeople.</li>
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<li>Visit Blackfish Gallery&#8217;s collaboration with NAYA, a holiday market on December 6.<a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-7237" src="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n.jpg" alt="" width="283" height="366" srcset="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n.jpg 1545w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n-232x300.jpg 232w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n-768x994.jpg 768w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/585798950_1305189954985663_6800751739407835147_n-791x1024.jpg 791w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px" /></a></li>
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<li><strong>Buy from Oregon&#8217;s Native artists and performers</strong>, as we shared in <a href="https://oregonculture.org/2022/11/oregonnativeperformersandartists/">this article from 2022</a>.<a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-6798 size-medium" src="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14-300x169.png" alt="Photo of Native American man in regalia" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14-300x169.png 300w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14-1536x865.png 1536w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14-555x310.png 555w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14-768x433.png 768w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14-1024x577.png 1024w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CACO-Graphics-14.png 1640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></li>
<li><strong>Visit the <a href="https://www.portland.gov/ogr/tribal-relations/nahm">&#8220;We Are the Land&#8221; public art installation</a> in Portland</strong>, a collaboration between the City of Portland and indigena (an Indigenous storytelling cooperative), the City Arts Program, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Multnomah County, and Metro.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ABOUTDHS/TRIBES/Pages/Tribes.aspx">Learn which Tribes are native to Oregon</a></strong>.</li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Donate to and follow local Native American organizations</strong>, such as the <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org">Native Arts and Cultures Foundation</a>, the  <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://nayapdx.org">Native American Youth and Family Center</a>, and <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://wisdomoftheelders.org/celebrating-2023-indigenous-peoples-day/">Wisdom of the Elders</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Visit <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/eat-drink/artisan-producers/celebrate-oregons-indigenous-owned-farms-and-restaurants/">Native-owned farms and restaurants</a> </strong>around the state and <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://onacc.org/6599-2/#!directory/map">buy from Native-owned businesses</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Plan an Oregon vacation to celebrate Indigenous Oregon</strong> by <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/culture-history/native-american-culture/">visiting Travel Oregon&#8217;s website</a>.</span></li>
<li><strong>Listen to <a href="https://youtu.be/rOCISNKFNEY">perspectives on thanksgiving from Wampanoag youth</a> or w</strong><strong><strong>atch <a href="https://nofilmschool.com/2017/11/11-native-american-films-you-should-be-watching-thanksgiving">a brilliant Native American film</a>.</strong></strong></li>
<li><strong>Unlearn myths with your kids. </strong><u><a href="https://www.pps.net/Page/2232">The Portland Public Schools website</a></u> has some excellent resources. Read books about Thanksgiving by indigenous authors, such as Catherine O’Neill Grace’s <em>1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving </em>and Joseph Bruchac’s <em>Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving</em>. Or use this great <a href="https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/tolerance-lessons/thanksgiving-mourning?fbclid=IwAR2IFNidwWK4EeXXCL64gyrjht7_vlxSbMVuxT9rbFk1peQRyojBeyoowOk">hands-on activity</a> from Teaching Tolerance. Get adult book suggestions from <a href="https://www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center/books/">firstnations.org</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Support contemporary Indigenous struggles</strong> by learning about the <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/opinion/article-land-back-is-more-than-a-slogan-for-a-resurgent-indigenous-movement/?utm_medium=Referrer%3A+Social+Network+%2F+Media&amp;utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links&amp;__twitter_impression=true&amp;fbclid=IwAR2EjfW8NBTfUb4IUj5RD3blljhc5DxUyQ-7UODg6g8p504zMzwHskjCdFo">#LandBack movement</a> and <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/08/02/appeals-ruling-massachusetts-mashpee-wampanoag-case">current land struggles</a> faced by the Mashpee Wampanoag people. <span style="color: #000000;">The U.S. Department of Arts and Culture has a <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://usdac.us/nativeland/">virtual resource pack on its Honor Native Land page</a>.</span></li>
<li><strong>Find out what your community is doing</strong> to support the <a href="https://www.portlandoregon.gov/article/682401">Missing &amp; Murdered Indigenous Women’s</a> crisis.</li>
<li><strong>Follow the work of indigenous-led organizations</strong> such as <a href="https://www.narf.org/">Native American Rights Fund</a>, <a href="https://illuminatives.org/">Illuminatives</a>, <a href="https://www.ncai.org/">National Congress of American Indians</a>, and the <a href="https://collegefund.org/">American Indian College Fund.</a>..or <a href="https://onacc.org/resources/">organizations here in Oregon</a>.</li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Arts and culture are two of the best ways to honor Native Americans and decolonize Thanksgiving, as we&#8217;re reminded by Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate and board chair of the Native Arts and Culture Foundation:</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><i>&#8220;We’ve come to a point in the world of great challenge, but also great opportunity, in which to revise and revitalize our communities. How do we do that? It always comes back to the arts, because arts revitalize, they tell us who we are, they tell us where we’re going and where we’ve been. Art makes connections on a deep soul level; it connects us in a way beyond words.&#8221;<br />
</i><em>-Joy Harjo</em></strong></span></p>
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<p>We can still be thankful while acknowledging the harm done to Native peoples by this holiday. To decolonize Thanksgiving, we need to examine our history to begin the healing process.</p>
<p><em>The Coalition acknowledges the many Tribes and bands who call Oregon their ancestral territory, including: Burns Paiute; Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw; Confederated Tribes of Cow Creek Lower Band of Umpqua; Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs; Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation; Coquille Tribe; and Klamath Tribes. We honor the ongoing relationship between the land, plants, animals and people indigenous to this place we now call Oregon. We recognize the continued sovereignty of the nine federally recognized Tribes who have ties to this place and thank them for continuing to teach us how we might all be here together.</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 &#38; Culture kickoff event on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Whitelaw is executive director of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. Under her</p>
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<p>Dr. Dana Whitelaw, new president of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon board, spoke at the Oregon Arts &amp; Culture kickoff event on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Whitelaw is executive director of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. <span lang="EN-US">Under her leadership, the High Desert Museum was named a Smithsonian Affiliate, has experienced record attendance, and earned the prestigious 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Born and raised in Oregon, Dana received her doctorate in biological anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder.  In addition to the CACO board, she serves on the boards of the Western Museums Association, Visit Central Oregon, and Art in Public Places.</span></p>
<p>Here are her (slightly condensed) remarks at the Elsinore Theatre:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">I am so pleased to be here tonight &#8212; in this magnificent theater &#8212; with all of you. On behalf of CACO – welcome!</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">First,  I’d like to express gratitude to Representative Nosse, Senator Anderson, and the rest of the caucus. Thank you for supporting the work of those bringing inspiration, creativity, education, insight, and joy to Oregonians, every day. Your enthusiasm for our work puts wind in our sails.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Arts and culture is a unifier – it brings us together to remind us of our humanity and opens new doors to conversation and connection. It also drives innovation and economic prosperity. Broad support for the arts is evident this evening in this formidable group of advocates from across the state.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">A little bit about the the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon, a nonpartisan organization, which has over 300 members providing arts and culture opportunities in communities in every corner of Oregon! Advocates for the arts include Tribal communities, rural organizations, museums and cultural centers, and urban cultural anchors. One of our greatest strengths is that champions for the arts sit on both sides of the political aisle.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">And now, in this legislative session, we have an assignment:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s raise the level of giving from the arts commission from $4 million to $10 million to provide more grant funding across the state. Let’s make sure Oregon supports capital projects large and small, from Coos Bay to this Elsinore Theatre in Salem. Organizations like the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Oregon Symphony need help to sustain their vitality. Increasing funding helps us bring Oregon closer to our peers in supporting arts and culture. Finally, we’re advocating for increased incentives to preserve, protect, and resuse historic properties. We have more to do to keep the creative sector alive and thriving.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">An investment in Oregon’s arts and creativity is an investment in every Oregonian. There’s the quantitative piece and the qualitative part of our story. Our quality of life improves dramatically with the existence of a dynamic and vibrant cultural sector. Thank you again for gathering this evening, for celebrating and supporting the arts sector, and for ensuring a vibrant future for the arts &#8212; and for all Oregonians.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in welcoming our new board members, as of January 2025!</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Carissa Burkett (she/her), Executive Director, North Pole Studio</strong>: 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 at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg and directed Third Angle New Music before joining North Pole Studio in 2023. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: &#8220;I wanted to get more involved in advocacy and be sure that arts and culture organizations serving folks with disabilities are included in the advocacy conversation.&#8221;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Gabriella Calicchio (she/her), Executive Director, Oregon Shakespeare Festival</strong>: Gabriella joined OSF in 2024, bringing more than 30 years of arts leadership experience. Her career has been shaped by a passion for arts advocacy, strategic planning, organizational growth, and community engagement. Before joining OSF, she directed cultural services for Marin County, the Walt Disney Family Museum, and the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. She also led Marin Theatre Company, Diablo Ballet, and theatre operations at the Smith Center at Ohlone College. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: “I was involved in arts advocacy efforts in California and believe it is essential to tell our stories and ensure that our elected officials understand how important the arts are for our communities.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Jennifer Cole (she/her), Jordan Schnitzer Dean, Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University</strong>: Jennifer has 30 years of experience in strategic planning, external affairs, program development, academia, and innovation. She leads artists, designers, educators, and students at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Jen was chief of staff and founding director of the National Collaborative for Creative Work at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University and former chief cultural officer of the city of Nashville. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: “I wanted to join the board to support building a healthy arts ecosystem in Oregon.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Kimberly Howard Wade (she/her), Executive Director of Caldera:</strong> Kimberly leads Caldera, a creative youth development organization. Previously she worked with PGE’s community impact team, was trust manager for the Oregon Cultural Trust, directed the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, led education and outreach for the Artists Repertory Theatre, and has worked as a professional actor. She’s also served as chair of the Oregon State Board of Education, board president of Portland Playhouse, and state rep on the Western States Arts Federation&#8217;s Regional Multicultural Advisory Committee. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: “To be part of a unified voice for the collective power of Oregon&#8217;s arts, heritage, and humanities contribution to the richness of our state.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Jenn Hartmann Luck (she/her), Producing Artistic Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre:</strong> Jenn is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist, educator, director, producer, songwriter/composer, and arts leader who has been working in arts education and children’s theatre for 25 years. Before joining Oregon Children’s Theatre, she led partnerships and programming for education at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, and was on the International Association of Performing Arts for Youth Board of Directors. She loves to create new musical theatre and is passionate about developing new works for families. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: “I am eager to advocate for arts and culture programming across the state of Oregon, especially funding for arts education and programming for youth and families. It’s important to me that our state leadership understands what a critical moment it is for artists and arts organizations across our state and that we need their support now.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Dave Moss (he/him), Executive Director, Eugene Symphony Association:</strong> Dave is an acclaimed and boldly creative leader with a track record of innovation and impact in the symphonic world. As president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, he expanded programming, launched digital productions, and was recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders by Pacific Business News. A recovering violist, Dave has performed with Itzhak Perlman, Renée Fleming, Kanye West, The Who, and the Broadway cast of Hamilton. He is passionate about making symphonic music more accessible, ensuring orchestras remain vibrant, and fostering the next generation of music lovers. Why he wanted to join the CACO board: “I believe in the power of the arts to bring people together, spark creativity, and strengthen our communities. It’s critical we advocate for sustainable funding and policies that expand opportunities for audiences across Oregon, ensuring the arts remain a thriving and essential part of civic life.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Rachel Record (she/her), Head of Partnerships, Portland Art Museum:</strong> Rachel is an experienced arts nonprofit professional with a background in administration, leadership, and fundraising. She has worked in various development roles at the Portland Art Museum since 2010. As head of partnerships, she leads the expansion of foundation, corporate, and government giving. Rachel also served as development manager and co-interim director for the Northwest Film Center. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: “In my career, I have seen the transformative power of the arts to connect and inspire. I’m looking forward to serving the state’s arts and culture organizations as a CACO board member.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Emily West Hartlerode (she/her), Director, Oregon Folklife Network:</strong> Emily is the state folklorist and director of Oregon Folklife Network, the designated partner of the Oregon Arts Commission, housed at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon. Now in her 14th year as a public folklorist, she mentors graduate students while creating community-driven public programs that empower cultural leaders and celebrate Oregon’s many rich and diverse cultural heritages. Emily is leading a multi-state research project assessing the cultural sustainability impact of traditional arts apprenticeships. Why she wanted to join the CACO board: &#8220;I want to see Oregon&#8217;s arts and culture landscape fully support and integrate traditional arts rooted in community life. I hope to share advocacy skills with cultural leaders and emerging culture workers to foster broad investment in our vibrant cultural practices.&#8221;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">We also have two ex-oficio members of the board (nonvoting members):</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Subashini Ganesan-Forbes (she/her), Chair, Oregon Arts Commission:</strong> Subashini is a choreographer, curator, and arts administrator whose contemporary works showcase the nuanced, universal emotive expressions of Bharatanatyam. She founded New Expressive Works, a vibrant performing arts venue that supports diverse independent performing artists through residencies, artist conversations, and performance seasons. She also serves as a Community Advisory Committee member of the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center and as a board member for the James F. &amp; Marion L. Miller Foundation.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Myong-Hui Murphy (she/her), Board Member, Oregon Cultural Trust:</strong> Myong-Hui co-founded Global Art of Dance to give space to the diverse cultures living and thriving in the Beaverton community. As a young immigrant to the United States, she grew up with limited opportunities to immerse herself in the Korean culture and wants to see cultures representing Oregonians available to everyone. She also serves as a Patricia Reser Center for the Arts trustee. She believes culture and arts is a language that speaks to everyone and everyone has an innate ability to understand it.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Research continually shows that you enrich your health and well-being when you participate in art and cultural activities. Music, dance, and visual arts also expand your social networks, boost self-esteem, and decrease stress. As we start 2025, we thought we&#8217;d give you a little inspiration. Our cultural landscape in Oregon is strong, and opportunities abound</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Research continually shows that <a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=60188b64e2&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=60188b64e2&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">you enrich your health and well-being when you participate in art and cultural activities</a>. Music, dance, and visual arts also expand your social networks, boost self-esteem, and decrease stress.</p>
<p>As we start 2025, we thought we&#8217;d give you a little inspiration. Our cultural landscape in Oregon is strong, and opportunities abound across the state to get involved.</p>
<p>Each month we&#8217;ll focus on a particular theme. This month it&#8217;s ART.</p>
<p><a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-6989" src="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture-1024x683.png" alt="A year of arts &amp; culture" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture-1024x683.png 1024w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture-300x200.png 300w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture-768x512.png 768w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>What kinds of art appeal to you?</strong></p>
<p>Checking out the <a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=ba9423a574&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=ba9423a574&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Paul McCartney Photography at the Portland Art Museum </a>(exhibit closes Jan. 19).</p>
<p>Applying to be part of the <a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=9c9c41515d&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=9c9c41515d&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">76th Annual Salem Art Fair &amp; Festival </a>from September 12-14, 2025, which draws thousands of visitors. Early bird applications due by Feb. 17.</p>
<p>Taking an art class at the <a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=14b6d5a851&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=14b6d5a851&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Crossroads Carnegie Art Center </a><a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png">(Baker City), </a><a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=506dedef88&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=506dedef88&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Josephy Center</a><a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png"> (Joseph), </a><a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=0a9dbad009&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=0a9dbad009&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Lincoln City Cultural Center</a><a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png">, </a><a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=726ae75f23&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=726ae75f23&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Tualatin Valley Creates</a><a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png">(Washington County), or the </a><a title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=1f455c8caa&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=1f455c8caa&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Multnomah Art Center</a><a href="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Year-of-arts-and-culture.png"> (SW Portland).</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6988" src="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Expose_Yourself_to_Art.jpeg" alt="Expose yourself to art photo" width="249" height="351" srcset="https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Expose_Yourself_to_Art.jpeg 249w, https://oregonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Expose_Yourself_to_Art-213x300.jpeg 213w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>How will you expose yourself to art in January?</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">(Famous photo of former Portland Mayor Bud Clark in 1978. The coat Clark wore is now on display at the Oregon Historical Society, thanks to a donation by Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini.)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO) is the only statewide advocacy organization lobbying Salem on behalf of arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities. </strong>We operate solely through support of<strong> individuals and organizations</strong> who understand the importance of maintaining an advocacy presence in Salem. <a role="link" href="https://oregonculture.org/join/">Please consider becoming a member today</a>. <strong>Every gift we receive, whether from you as an individual supporter or your organization, makes an impact!</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you donate to an Oregon arts, heritage, or humanities nonprofit by December 31, you can direct a greater portion of your taxes to support cultural projects with the Cultural Tax Credit. Here’s how the tax credit works: Total what you gave to the nonprofits on this list during 2024. Give the same amount (up to $500</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;">If you donate to an Oregon arts, heritage, or humanities nonprofit by December 31, you can direct a greater portion of your taxes to support cultural projects with the <a style="color: #000000;" title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=01d5d0fa0a&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=01d5d0fa0a&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">Cultural Tax Credit</a>.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Here’s how the tax credit works:</span></strong></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;">Total what you gave to the nonprofits <a style="color: #000000;" title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=9bd9e426cd&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=9bd9e426cd&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">on this list</a> during 2024.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Give the same amount (up to $500 filing individually or $1,000 filing jointly) to the Cultural Trust <a style="color: #000000;" title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=c7856f422b&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=c7856f422b&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">online</a> or by <a style="color: #000000;" title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=70a817439d&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=70a817439d&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">mail</a> by December 31.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">On your Oregon tax form, report your donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust. You’ll get 100% of it back!</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">If you itemize your deductions, you’ll benefit even more with federal and state deductions. Find out more <a style="color: #000000;" title="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=054d492347&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0" href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&amp;id=054d492347&amp;e=5cf3bdddc0">on the Oregon Cultural Trust website</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon has a long history with the Oregon Cultural Trust. In fact, our coalition was formed in 1998 by people who lobbied for legislation that created the Oregon Cultural Trust. We are the only statewide advocacy organization lobbying on behalf of arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Consider donating to one of our supporting organizations to double your impact! The following evolving list of donors is broken out into categories:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Arts, Culture, and Humanities</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Arts &amp; Business Alliance of Eugene</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Beaverton Arts Foundation/Reser Center for the Arts</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Black United Fund of Oregon</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Josephine Community Library Foundation</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Crossroads Carnegie Art Center</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Historic Jacksonville, Inc.</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Josephy Center for Arts and Culture</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">KLCC Public Radio Foundation</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Lane Arts Council</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Lincoln City Cultural Center</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Literary Arts</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Native Arts and Cultures Foundation</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Chinese Coalition</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Humanities</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Public Broadcasting </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Performance Works Northwest, Inc.</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Prismid Sanctuary </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Regional Arts &amp; Culture Council</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Salem Parks Foundation</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Southern Oregon Historical Society</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Tualatin Valley Creates</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Comedy</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Kickstand Comedy</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Dance</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Ballet Fantastique</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Eugene Ballet Company</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Ballet Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Education</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Caldera Arts</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">PHAME Academy</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Film</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Mack Theater</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Outside the Frame</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">PAM CUT/Portland Art Museum Center for an Untold Tomorrow</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Fine Art</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Portland Art Museum </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Portland Institute for Contemporary Art</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Salem Art Association</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Music</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">All Ages Music PDX</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Britt Music &amp; Arts Festival</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Chamber Music Northwest</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Eugene Symphony</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Friends of Chamber Music</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Metropolitan Youth Symphony</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Music Oregon</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Symphony</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Portland Opera</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Museums</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">B-17 Alliance Foundation</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Clatsop County Historical Society</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Columbia County Museum Association</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Columbia River Maritime Museum</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Coos Art Museum</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Gilbert House Children’s Museum</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">High Desert Museum</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Japanese American Museum of Oregon</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Mt. Hood Museum</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">The Museum At Warm Springs</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Historical Society</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Rainier Oregon Historical Museum</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Shelton McMurphey Johnson House</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">World Forestry Center</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Theatre</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Artists Repertory Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Athena’s Gem Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Bag&amp;Baggage Productions</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Coho Productions</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Cottage Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Eastern Oregon Regional Theater</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">The Historic Elsinore Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Imago, The Theatre Mask Ensemble</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Liberty Restoration/Liberty Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Oregon Shakespeare Festival</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Portland Center Stage</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Portland Playhouse</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">The Very Little Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Third Rail Repertory Theatre</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">Whiteside Theatre</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Thank you for supporting the arts in Oregon!</span></strong></span></p>
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