One of the most significant acheivements for Arts and Culture in the state of Oregon was passage of legislation in July 2001 (HB2923) creating the funding and governance structure for the Oregon Trust for Cultural Development. Passage of HB2923 represents the most significant funding increase for arts and cultural groups in Oregon since Governor Neil Goldschmidts's Challenge Grant program of the early 1980s.

Governor's Arts Awards
This award recognizes outstanding achievements in Oregon’s arts community – by artists, philanthropists, leading companies and individual community leaders and supporters of the arts. For current information read the press release. To make a nomination for consideration, send an e-mail to Oregon.artscomm@state.or.us which provides the individual(s) and organization(s) name, contact information, and reason for the nomination.

Cultural Partners
The Arts Commission, which managed Oregon’s statewide cultural planning process, is one of five cultural partner agencies proposed to benefit from new funds from the Trust.

Oregon Folklife Program
The Oregon Historical Society's Oregon Folklife Program works with traditional artists to preserve, encourage, and promote public understanding of the state's rich artistic and cultural traditions.

Publications and Downloads
Listings of all publications released by the Oregon Arts Commission. Downloadable electronic versions are also posted as available.

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