2015 Legislative Report
On July 6, 2015, at 6:04 p.m. the 79th Session of the Oregon Legislature adjourned “Sine Die.” Over the 155 days of the session, the 90 elected members of the... View Article
Agenda-Setting Process Overview
As a 501(c)4 non-partisan advocacy group formed to lobby in Salem, the Cultural Advocacy Coalition advocates for policies and funding that will create a thriving environment for art, heritage and... View Article
Legislative Update 2015
We are at the beginning of the end! Another major deadline in the legislative process is behind us. June 5 was the last day for bills to be worked in... View Article
Advocacy Day 2015
It was a great day to “inform, inspire, influence” for those who were able to participate in Advocacy Day in Salem last month. Attendees met with their legislators, participated in... View Article
Join us for Advocacy Day 2015
Join us for Advocacy Day 2015 Arts and culture advocates from all walks of life and every region of the state, will be in our State Capitol on Thursday, May... View Article
Arts participation and employment
The Oregon Arts Commission examines employment in the creative economy and arts participation in Oregon through the Creative Vitality Index. The Creative Vitality Index measures the health of the creative... View Article
Study Shows Impact of Cultural Sector
In a 2012 study commissioned by the Coalition, the economic impacts of Oregon’s cultural nonprofit organizations totaled $1.2 billion in sales and $466 million in wages. The study did not... View Article
Regional Significance of the Cultural Trust
The impact of the Oregon Cultural Trust throughout Oregon has been substantial. To help policymakers and advocates understand the regional nature of the work and scope of the Trust, the... View Article