DIRECTOR’S UPDATE – September 2026 Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’ve now had the privilege of leading the state of Oregon’s arts and culture programs—the Oregon Cultural Trust and…
Every year, Oregon’s Arts and Culture Program, which serves the state through the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, supports hundreds of individuals and organizations through our…
Oregon’s creative spirit is one of its greatest assets. From the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival to vibrant coastal arts centers and maker communities in every corner of the…
The Oregon Cultural Trust – the state’s unique funding engine for arts, culture, heritage and humanities – will provide a record $4.5 million to more than 600 organizations…
Awards nominations now open for Oregon Arts & Culture Awards Nominate the individuals, organizations, communities and businesses shaping the state’s creative and cultural life ahead of December events…
Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Ellen Waterston of Bend to a second term as Poet Laureate of Oregon. A celebrated poet/writer, educator and speaker who founded the Writing…
Emily West Hartlerode, Rachel Jones, James Dean “J.D.” Kindle and Nicole Possert are the newest members of the Oregon Cultural Trust’s Board of Directors. Appointed by Gov. Tina…
Salem, Oregon – Rep. Shannon Isadore, representing Portland’s House District 33, is one of three newly appointed members to the Oregon Cultural Trust’s Board of Directors. Joining Rep.…
Business Oregon is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Lewin as the new Arts and Culture Director, overseeing the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust programming at Business…
Cultural Trust awards record $4.15 million to Oregon cultural organizations statewide Salem, Ore. – An increase in fiscal year 2025 donations, as well as investment earnings, has resulted…
Salem, Oregon – As third and fourth graders at Forest Grove Community School began a project studying Oregon, their teachers discovered a wonderful teaching tool: the Oregon Cultural…
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…