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2019 is Critical for Arts and Culture Funding in Oregon

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The month of December was busy for members of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition who were showcasing their holiday shows, exhibits, and events for Oregonians. In addition, several of our board members traveled to Salem in December to share our funding priorities with Governor Kate Brown. Together we face a critical year ahead in 2019 in that the cultural tax credit is set to expire and we are advocating for its renewal.

2019 is Critical for Arts and Culture Funding in Oregon.

The month of December was busy for members of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition who were showcasing their holiday shows, exhibits, and events for Oregonians. In addition, several of our board members traveled to Salem in December to share our funding priorities with Governor Kate Brown. Together we face a critical year ahead in 2019 in that the cultural tax credit is set to expire and we are advocating for its renewal.

We are also advocating for renewal of important tax assessments on historic properties in Oregon, and several capital construction projects funded with lottery bonds representing small community theaters as well as major performing arts centers and museums. We need every legislator to hear from the Coalition and our members about the need to support creative expression in this state and making sure every corner of Oregon has

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December 27th, 2018 | Tags: , , , | Category: Art Matters..., Art Matters...to Everyone!, Art World News, Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon, Policies and Legislation, to Artists, to Collectors, to Parents, to Residents | Leave a comment