As we start 2025, we thought we’d give you a little inspiration. Our cultural landscape in Oregon is strong, and opportunities abound across the state to get involved.

Each month we’ll focus on a particular theme. This month it’s ART.

What kinds of art appeal to you?

Checking out the Paul McCartney Photography at the Portland Art Museum (exhibit closes Jan. 19).

Applying to be part of the 76th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival from September 12-14, 2025, which draws thousands of visitors. Early bird applications due by Feb. 17.

Taking an art class at the Crossroads Carnegie Art Center (Baker City), Josephy Center (Joseph), Lincoln City Cultural Center, Tualatin Valley Creates(Washington County), or the Multnomah Art Center (SW Portland).

How will you expose yourself to art in January?
(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.)

The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO) is the only statewide advocacy organization lobbying Salem on behalf of arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities. We operate solely through support of individuals and organizations who understand the importance of maintaining an advocacy presence in Salem. Please consider becoming a member today. Every gift we receive, whether from you as an individual supporter or your organization, makes an impact!

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Here’s how the tax credit works:

1. Total what you gave to the nonprofits on this list during 2024.
2. Give the same amount (up to $500 filing individually or $1,000 filing jointly) to the Cultural Trust online or by mail by December 31.
3. On your Oregon tax form, report your donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust. You’ll get 100% of it back!

If you itemize your deductions, you’ll benefit even more with federal and state deductions. Find out more on the Oregon Cultural Trust website.

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.

Consider donating to one of our supporting organizations to double your impact! The following evolving list of donors is broken out into categories:

Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene
Beaverton Arts Foundation/Reser Center for the Arts
Black United Fund of Oregon
Josephine Community Library Foundation
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center
Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation
Historic Jacksonville, Inc.
John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
Josephy Center for Arts and Culture
KLCC Public Radio Foundation
Lane Arts Council
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Literary Arts
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Oregon Chinese Coalition
Oregon Humanities
Oregon Public Broadcasting 
Performance Works Northwest, Inc.
Prismid Sanctuary 
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Salem Parks Foundation
Southern Oregon Historical Society
Tualatin Valley Creates
 
Comedy
Kickstand Comedy
 
Dance
Ballet Fantastique
Eugene Ballet Company
Oregon Ballet Theatre
 
Education
Caldera Arts
PHAME Academy
 
Film
Mack Theater
Outside the Frame
PAM CUT/Portland Art Museum Center for an Untold Tomorrow
 
Fine Art
Portland Art Museum 
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
Salem Art Association
 
Music
All Ages Music PDX
Britt Music & Arts Festival
Chamber Music Northwest
Eugene Symphony
Friends of Chamber Music
Metropolitan Youth Symphony
Music Oregon
Oregon Symphony
Portland Opera
 
Museums
B-17 Alliance Foundation
Clatsop County Historical Society
Columbia County Museum Association
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Coos Art Museum
Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau
Gilbert House Children’s Museum
High Desert Museum
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center
Mt. Hood Museum
The Museum At Warm Springs
Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Rainier Oregon Historical Museum
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
World Forestry Center
 
Theatre
Artists Repertory Theatre
Athena’s Gem Theatre
Bag&Baggage Productions
Coho Productions
Cottage Theatre
Eastern Oregon Regional Theater
The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Imago, The Theatre Mask Ensemble
Liberty Restoration/Liberty Theatre
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Portland Center Stage
Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
Portland Playhouse
The Very Little Theatre
Third Rail Repertory Theatre
Whiteside Theatre

Thank you for supporting the arts in Oregon!

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