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Cultural Advocacy Coalition board members travelled to the Oregon State Capitol to talk arts and culture with Governor Kate Brown ahead of the holidays. Oregonians face a big year ahead... View Article

Greetings members, supporters, and friends of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition! Hello and THANK YOU for the warm welcome. Its now been about three weeks since I’ve taken the reins from... View Article

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the chair of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition. I accept this position with enthusiasm and determination. Growing up in New York... View Article

Join arts advocates across the nation for this year’s Arts Advocacy Day 2018, March 12-13, 2018, in Washington D.C.

“Art makes life better,” Governor Kate Brown said, in her opening remarks during today’s Governor’s Arts Awards. Absolutely yes. Art makes life better. It was a powerful reminder on this... View Article

The 2017 Legislative Session was defined by budget negotiations, discussions of revenue reform and new taxes to fund transportation improvements. Arts and culture in Oregon received support for capital improvements... View Article

The 2017 Legislature is beginning the process of closing policy committees and moving budget bills to the floor. Below is a brief update on priority legislation, within the larger landscape... View Article

When it was suggested to Winston Churchill during WWII that arts and culture spending should be cut to help pay for the war effort, his response was simple: “Then what... View Article