Student Success Act Passed
Hello Advocates, The Student Success Act, just passed by the Oregon Senate this week, contains new funds for school districts to apply to proven practices. The schools may choose the... View Article
Oregon’s Arts & Culture are Still Under Threat
An urgent update on the legislative process: WE NEED YOUR HELP in the remaining two months of this session. The grants program of the Oregon Arts Commission is under threat and may... View Article
Ramping Up for Oregon
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
Hello from Sue
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
A Message From The President
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
2017 Governor’s Arts Award Recipients Announced
Following a ten-year hiatus, Governor Kate Brown announced two artists and three organizations as winners of the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. Portland artist Arvie Smith and Yoncalla artist Esther Stutzman... View Article
2017 Legislative Session Report
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
2017 Session Legislative Update
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