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Salem, Ore. – Donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust surpassed $5 million for the first time ever in 2020, as generous Oregonians responded to the cultural community’s urgent…
Here in Oregon and across the nation, arts and culture have a critical role to play in stimulating economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is the conclusion…
This month’s issue of Oregon Business shares more about the challenges facing our arts and culture community and how Oregonians can help them survive the pandemic by claiming…
Tears of joy. That was the response from many cultural leaders when they learned they were among the 621 recipients of $25.7 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF)…
Salem, Ore. – Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support (CRFCS) grant awards totaling $25.7 million will be distributed to 621 cultural organizations across Oregon through a partnership between the…
The Cultural Trust is working aggressively with its County and Tribal Coalitions to finalize reviews of more than 700 program applications submitted from across the state. Unfortunately, the…
Salem, Ore. – Cultural organizations across Oregon will receive more than $2.7 million in funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust in FY2021 thanks to the generosity of citizens…
Salem, Ore. – Applications are now live and open for Oregon’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Cultural Support program. Funds allocated to the Oregon Cultural Trust will be available…
The Cultural Trust Board Meeting to approve a distribution plan for $25.9 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds for statewide culture has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug.…
Salem, Ore. – Laser focused on their missions despite thousands of cancelled performances, events and activities, Oregon’s arts and culture organizations are…
Salem, Ore. –The majority of Oregon’s cultural organizations are facing suspension of operations or permanent closure due the COVID-19 impact, reveals an Oregon Cultural Trust survey released today.…
Dear Arts and Culture Community, We must act now. We at the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust stand in solidarity with those who are outraged…