The Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust propose merging to streamline their operations into a single agency by 2027. This collaboration aims to improve efficiency, impact, and accessibility for arts and cultural groups seeking state aid. Despite Oregon ranking first in individual support for arts, it ranks 39th in state support, pointing to a significant gap. The merger is supported by two legislative bills, HB 2283 and HB 3048, which are currently placeholders for amendments by lawmakers, facilitating a planned dissolution of the existing agencies.
We can make it easier to get funding out to the sector," Sean Andries, board chair of the Oregon Cultural Trust, said.
Greater representation. That's the thing," said Subashini Ganesan-Forbes, chair of the Oregon Arts Commission.
There's a disconnect," he said. "How do we best serve?
The two state agencies have much in common, and some differences.
Collection
[
|
...
]