The archives world can be a dirty place – especially when you’re collecting something that comes from the earth. The Oregon Wine History Archive (OWHA), founded in 2011…
As the 2013 Oregon Legislature swings into session (February 4), many eyes will be on the unique Cultural Tax Credit, the main, vital revenue stream for…
Oregon Humanities’ The Conversation Project is all about talking to strangers. And recruitment efforts are underway for Oregon leaders who want to facilitate public discussions as part of…
The 15th Annual National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) is more than a traveling exhibit for the Coos Art Museum (CAM) in Coos Bay.…
It is that time of year again! The Cultural Trust’s Fiscal Year 2014 Cultural Development Grant application cycle begins February 15, 2013, with all applications due online,…
Happy Birthday to Oregon (February 14, 1859)! Thanks to your generous support of the arts, heritage and humanities in 2012, the Oregon Cultural Trust received gifts totaling $3,959,462.43…
Danielle Allen, former Dean of Humanities at the University of Chicago and author of Talking to Strangers, suggests: “Engage a stranger in conversation across a racial, ethnic, or…
Happy New Year from the Oregon Cultural Trust! Thanks to generous supporters like you, our early estimates indicate that Oregonians contributed over $3.8 million dollars to the Oregon…
A fascinating new exhibit opens today (January 15) at Oregon Historical Society (OHS). All Aboard! Railroading and Portland’s Black Community, centers around the work and lives of African…
A recent study commissioned of the economic impact of Oregon Culture conducted ECONorthwest and commissioned by the Cultural Advocacy Coalition reports that the aggregate impacts of Oregon’s cultural…
According to a study by Mandala Research LLC in October 2012 commissioned by the Oregon Heritage Commission with help from Travel Oregon and funding from the Oregon Cultural…
As the New Year approaches, what were your Oregon cultural highlights of 2012? What arts, heritage and humanities experiences touched, moved and inspired you? What cultural events did…