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Learn about our Joint Governance and Semi-Independence Process

Learn about our Joint Governance and Semi-Independence Process

The leadership of the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust have been exploring the concept of joint governance and semi-independent status for several years, beginning with…

Statement on federal cuts to libraries, museums and humanities

Statement on federal cuts to libraries, museums and humanities

We at the Cultural Trust are deeply dismayed by the federal government’s recent cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for…

Oregonians donate $5.2 million to Cultural Trust in 2024

Oregonians donate $5.2 million to Cultural Trust in 2024

Salem, Ore. – Oregonians investing in the Cultural Tax Credit contributed more than $5.2 million to support arts, heritage and humanities nonprofits in 2024, the Oregon Cultural Trust…

Preserving knowledge from “long ago” at The Museum at Warm Springs

Preserving knowledge from “long ago” at The Museum at Warm Springs

Tradition is treasured at The Museum at Warm Springs. Thanks in part to an Oregon Cultural Trust grant award, the museum is launching the third year of its…

Bridging the arts accessibility gap in Oregon prisons

Bridging the arts accessibility gap in Oregon prisons

Bringing the arts to prisons is the mission of Bridgeworks Oregon, a nonprofit that offers writing and music events across the state, now supported by an Oregon Cultural…

Historic Oregon carousel made merry once more

Historic Oregon carousel made merry once more

A whimsical piece of Oregon history is coming back to life, thanks in part to a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. The National Neon Sign Museum will…

Cultural Trust launches Cultural Ambassador Network to promote cultural giving in Oregon

Cultural Trust launches Cultural Ambassador Network to promote cultural giving in Oregon

Salem, Oregon – More than 50 Oregonians have joined forces to launch the Oregon Cultural Trust’s new Cultural Ambassador Network, inspired to promote cultural giving in Oregon. Inaugural…

Cultural Trust awards record $3.85 million to 148 Oregon cultural organizations

Cultural Trust awards record $3.85 million to 148 Oregon cultural organizations

Salem, Ore. – An increase in fiscal year 2024 donations and an Oregon Cultural Trust administrative budget allocation revision has resulted in an increase of close to $1…

High desert poet and author Ellen Waterston named Oregon Poet Laureate

High desert poet and author Ellen Waterston named Oregon Poet Laureate

Salem, Oregon – Governor Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing…

Arts and Culture Caucus announces bipartisan leadership

Arts and Culture Caucus announces bipartisan leadership

Salem, Oregon – Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) will join Rep. Rob Nosse (D-Portland) in organizing Oregon’s Arts and Culture Caucus, establishing bipartisan leadership of the Caucus. “Senator…

Sean Andries elected chair  of Cultural Trust Board of Directors

Sean Andries elected chair of Cultural Trust Board of Directors

Salem, Oregon – Sean Andries, the executive director of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, is the new chair of the Oregon Cultural Trust Board of Directors. Andries,…

2024 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS’ SCHEDULED

2024 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS’ SCHEDULED

Salem, Ore. – Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2025 will participate in the Oregon Cultural Trust’s 2024 “Conversations with Funders” events from March…

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