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Bilingual Light II, Barbara Mason/Paulann Petersen Exhibit in the Governor’s Office

Bilingual Light II, Barbara Mason Exhibit in the Governor’s Office Artwork on View May 4 – July 10, 2012; Artists’ Reception May 24 Salem, OR – Oregon artist…

May is National Heritage/Preservation Month!

May has been all about heritage here at the Cultural Trust. As April (National Poetry Month and the reappointment of Paulann Petersen as Poet Laureate – see “Where…

Oregon Culture and The Outdoors – Connected in More Ways Than One

Oregon Culture and The Outdoors – Connected in More Ways Than One

On Friday evenings at 5pm my life undergoes a typical Oregon transformation. Skirts, heels and purse recede in the closet as Gortex, climbing boots and crampons come forward.…

Poetry in Parking: April 26, 3pm in Eugene!

Planning & Development DepartmentNews ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate April 23, 2012Contact: Jeff Petry, Parking Services Manager, 541-682-5079 Erik Muller, Lane Literary Guild and Oregon Poetry Association, 541-344-1053 Poetry in…

ckikel Joins Oregon Cultural Trust As Communications Manager

March 26, 2012 – Salem, ORE, The Oregon Cultural Trust has hired Meryl Lipman as its new communications manager. Lipman, of Northeast Portland, joined the Trust on March…

Globally Coordinated Book Reading Flash Mob Announced in Corvallis

The Benton County Cultural Coalition announces this wondering opportunity to participate in the first globally coordinated book reading flash mobon Wednesday, March 28 at 16:00 – 16:15 (4:00…

Assessing Cultural Resources at Kilchis Point

Assessing Cultural Resources at Kilchis Point

In 2011, a Cultural Trust Development grant was awarded to the Tillamook Pioneer Museum to perform a cultural resource assessment to identify, verify, honor and protect the Native…

Multnomah County Cultural Coalition to award $45,000 in 2012 Community Cultural Participation Grants

Contact Info: Eliza Canty-Jones, co-chair for the MultnomahCounty Cultural Coalitioneliza.canty-jones@ohs.org March 15, 2012 (Portland, OR) The Multnomah CountyCultural Coalition (MCCC) has announced their 2012 Community CulturalParticipation Grant Program…

Oregon Heritage Stewardship Certificate Given to Talbot Couple

Oregon Heritage Stewardship Certificate Given to Talbot Couple

A Talbot couple has been recognized with an Oregon Heritage Stewardship Certificate for their efforts to preserve an important archaeological site. In 2009, the Oregon State Historic Preservation…

Central Oregon’s Most Influential Women

The Source WeeklyMarch 7, 2012 From every area of our community-politics, business, philanthropy, sports and the creative arts-these women are powerful examples of what it means to live…

Clatskanie Historical Museum brings local history to life

Clatskanie Historical Museum brings local history to life

Situated where the post office used to reside in Clatskanie, Oregon, the Clatskanie Historical Museum aims to bring the local history of the Clatskanie area to life for…

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Performs at the State Capitol

Metropolitan Youth Symphony is dedicated to offering a challenging, rewarding and fun musical experience for all young musicians. Their ensembles are designed to accommodate players of all levels…

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