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For Immediate Release For more information contact: Oregon Cultural Trust Appoints New Manager Scott Palmer has been appointed the new Trust Manager for the Oregon Cultural Trust, the innovative public -private cultural funding program designed to support, stabilize and protect Oregon culture: the humanities, heritage and the arts. Palmer, an Oregon native, recently returned to the United States after working for a number of arts and culture organizations in Scotland, England and New Zealand. He worked as the Development Director for The Arches Theatre Company, one of the United Kingdom's largest multi-form arts venues located in Glasgow, Scotland and was responsible for a $15 million capital refurbishment campaign for the venue. Palmer also worked as a fundraising and development executive for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Glasgow Art Fair, the Performing Arts Foundation of New Zealand and the New Zealand National Drama School. Most recently, he was the Founding Artistic Director of Glasgow Repertory Company, Scotland's National Shakespeare theatre company. "I am honored that the Oregon Cultural Trust has chosen me for this exciting and challenging position, " said Palmer. "More Oregonians should be aware of the innovative, pioneering nature of the Oregon Cultural Trust. I'm delighted I have been given the chance to raise awareness of the Trust across the state and help preserve the unique culture of Oregon." Christine D'Arcy, Executive Director of the Arts Commission and the Cultural Trust, said, "Scott Palmer's energy, communication skills and fundraising experience will be great assets for the Trust as expands its efforts throughout Oregon. We are delighted he has joined our team." The Cultural Trust was created to preserve and strengthen every aspect of Oregon's cultural life and heritage. The goal of the Trust is to create a protected endowment of over $200 million to provide long-term support for the arts, heritage and the humanities throughout the state. Mr. Palmer will oversee the operations of the Trust. About the Oregon Cultural Trust The Cultural Trust is a statewide program designed to raise significant new funds to invest into Oregon's arts, humanities and heritage. In addition to the creation of a long-term, protected endowment, funds will be distributed annually through competitive grants to cultural organizations, grants to cultural coalitions in Oregon counties and within federally recognized tribes, and grants to statewide cultural agencies. Oregonians who contribute to the Cultural Trust are eligible for an innovative tax credit. Donors to the Cultural Trust are eligible for a 100% tax credit for contributions of up to $500 for individuals ($1,000 for couples filing jointly) and $2,500 for corporations. Because one of the Cultural Trust's goals is to motivate Oregonians to increase direct giving to cultural groups, in order to qualify for the credit, a donor must have also made matching gifts to one or more cultural nonprofits in Oregon during the same tax year. For additional information or to donate online, visit www.culturaltrust.org. Note To Editors: Scott Palmer can be reached for more detailed interviews at (503) 986-0089. |
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