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accesskey="s" Contact: Christine D’Arcy, (503) 986-0087, christine.t.darcy@state.or.us The Oregon Arts Commission has posted a summary report of its Fall 2005 town hall meetings on its website, www.oregonartscommission.org “The Arts Commission held seven town hall meetings to hear first-hand about progress and accomplishments in the statewide arts community, as well as what conditions stand in the way of more activity. We invited arts groups to talk with us in Newport, Salem, Eugene, Medford, Bend, Hood River and LaGrande about their ongoing work, any barriers to success, and other issues they feel need statewide attention. Now we are sharing all the ideas that surfaced in those meetings and others planning sessions as the Arts Commission considers new partnerships or initiatives that strengthen the arts across Oregon,” said Christine D’Arcy, Executive Director of the Commission. The report is available at www.oregonartscommission.org/public_news/ Comments regarding the 2005 Planning Report may be sent to Oregon.artscomm@state.or.us * * * * * * * * * * * The Oregon Arts Commission believes that the arts and culture are touchstones of community and civic life and that it is essential to preserve, stabilize and develop their central role in Oregon. The Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Economic and Community Development Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available at www.oregonartscommission.org The Arts Commission is supported with General Funds appropriated by the Oregon Legislature, federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Dated for freshness! Page last updated May 02, 2008 |
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