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COVID-19: We are all in this together

COVID-19: We are all in this together

The Oregon Cultural Trust and the Oregon Arts Commission are focused on supporting Oregon’s arts and cultural community through the current health crisis. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations…

Oregonians increase cultural investment in 2019 by donating $4.58 million to Oregon Cultural Trust

Oregonians increase cultural investment in 2019 by donating $4.58 million to Oregon Cultural Trust

Salem, Ore. – Generous Oregonians ensured an increased investment in Oregon’s cultural community for FY2021 by donating $4.58 million to the Oregon Cultural Trust in 2019. The funds…

2020 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS and PARTNERS’ SCHEDULED FOR Feb. 19- March 12

2020 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS and PARTNERS’ SCHEDULED FOR Feb. 19- March 12

Salem, Ore. – Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2021 will participate in the Cultural Trust’s 2020 “Conversations with Funders and Partners” from Feb.…

Impact videos demonstrate breadth, value of Cultural Trust support

Impact videos demonstrate breadth, value of Cultural Trust support

Nothing conveys the incredible impact a donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust can have more than the adorable students in the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras’ String Academy sharing their…

Mark Renard of Lake Oswego appointed to Cultural Trust Board of Directors

Mark Renard of Lake Oswego appointed to Cultural Trust Board of Directors

Salem, Oregon – Mark Renard, the executive vice president of Johnstone Financial Advisors in Lake Oswego, has been appointed to the Oregon Cultural Trust Board of Directors by…

Cultural Trust awards more than $2.7 million to 139 Oregon cultural organizations for FY2020

Cultural Trust awards more than $2.7 million to 139 Oregon cultural organizations for FY2020

Salem, Ore. – Cultural organizations across Oregon will receive more than $2.7 million in funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust in FY2020 thanks to the generosity of citizens…

Oregon’s Arts and Culture Sector Scores Big

Oregon’s Arts and Culture Sector Scores Big

The Oregon House and Senate passed six major bills and millions in funding to support creative expression in the state this week. Oregon’s policymakers took important steps for…

A donation now will increase FY2020 grantmaking!

A donation now will increase FY2020 grantmaking!

Dear Cultural Champion, This is a special and very important appeal. Unless we raise another $400,000 before June 30, there will be a reduction in Oregon Cultural Trust…

Senator Cliff Bentz appointed to Cultural Trust Board of Directors

Senator Cliff Bentz appointed to Cultural Trust Board of Directors

Salem, Oregon – Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney has appointed Senator Cliff Bentz of Ontario to serve on the Oregon Cultural Trust Board of Directors. Senator Bentz joins…

Oregonians invest more than $4.5 million in culture in 2018

Oregonians invest more than $4.5 million in culture in 2018

Salem, Ore. – Once again generous Oregonians stepped up for culture in 2018, donating more than $4.5 million to the Oregon Cultural Trust. The funds will support fiscal…

2019 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS and PARTNERS’ SCHEDULED

2019 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS and PARTNERS’ SCHEDULED

Salem, Ore. – More than $5 million in funding will be available when Oregon Cultural Trust Manager Aili Schreiner joins with colleagues from the Cultural Trust’s Statewide Partners…

A special New Year’s message from Storm, Hunter and Jimmie

A special New Year’s message from Storm, Hunter and Jimmie

It’s the final day to give! Before you crack the champagne, watch this special message from Storm Large, Hunter Noack and Jimmie Herrod.…

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