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Governor Ted Kulongoski has appointed Andrea Heid of Eugene to a four-year term on the Oregon Arts Commission. In making the appointment Governor Kulongoski said, "It is a pleasure to welcome Andrea Heid as the newest member of the Oregon Arts Commission. I have known Andrea for many years. She has a keen interest in the arts, particularly arts education. I look forward to working with Andrea - and the other members of the Commission -- as we improve Oregon's quality of life by increasing access to the arts." Heid grew up in Hawaii where she attended high school in Honolulu and received a BA in Fine Art from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She received an MS in Art Education from the University of Oregon in the early 1970's. For the past fifteen years, Andrea Heid has worked in a variety of staff positions at the University of Oregon and is currently in the Department of Geography. She and her husband Ted have two children and have lived in Eugene since 1970. Andrea Heid joins the Arts Commission at a pivotal time when the Commission will shift the focus of its grants and services to maximize public access to the arts. "I bring to the Commission a background in fine art, an interest in arts education, an appreciation of cultural diversity and a strong belief that the arts are critical to a healthy society," said Heid when her appointment was announced. "I look forward to adding my support for the arts across Oregon." She succeeds long-time arts advocate Kathleen Davis of Medford who was ineligible
for reappointment to the Arts Commission. The Oregon Arts 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 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. Dated for freshness! Page last updated May 02, 2008 |
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