Oregon Cultural Trust

Oregon Cultural Trust The Oregon Cultural Trust funds Oregon's cultural nonprofits through the Cultural Tax Credit.
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Ballet Fantastique in Eugene has been awarded an Oregon Cultural Trust Cultural Development grant!Falling under the Stre...
06/24/2026

Ballet Fantastique in Eugene has been awarded an Oregon Cultural Trust Cultural Development grant!

Falling under the Strengthen Cultural Capacity funding category, this award will support the purchase, installation and testing of a new high-tech projector for the ballet company's studio and theater spaces. This strategic investment directly boosts long-term sustainability by lowering production costs, reducing staff burden and unlocking incredible new artistic flexibility for upcoming performances.

True to the spirit of community, Ballet Fantastique will also make this operational equipment available for rental to peer arts and local nonprofit organizations. This extends the grant's impact far beyond a single company, strengthening Eugene's entire creative ecosystem!

Photo: Ballet Fantastique's "Murder at the Ballet Rose." Credit: Hannah Bontrager.

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state - including the...
06/22/2026

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state - including the Portland Metro region!

The Portland Metro area is a hub of cultural innovation, from the world-class exhibitions at the Portland Art Museum to the local community theater at the Bag&Baggage Productions in Hillsboro.

Let’s support our cultural keepers and historians as they safeguard Oregon’s rich heritage and plan their next chapters.

From the diverse musical programming of the Oregon Symphony to the youth arts education provided by Ethos Music Center, the Oregon Cultural Trust empowers the Metro region by funding the organizations that foster creativity and connection.

This region is home to 685 cultural nonprofits, including:
• Oregon Children's Theatre
• Broadway Rose Theatre Company
• Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Give today! https://bit.ly/42QeIj1

Photo caption: Miller Family Community Free Day at Portland Art Museum. Credit: Portland Art Museum.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we look at the vital ways Black history is kept alive.In Portland, the Albina Music Trust do...
06/19/2026

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we look at the vital ways Black history is kept alive.

In Portland, the Albina Music Trust does groundbreaking work every day. As the only full-service community archive in the United States dedicated to revitalizing a Black community’s historic musical culture, they preserve the dazzling jazz, soul and funk legacies of Portland's historic Albina District.

From hosting live music gatherings to expanding their immersive community audio Soul Walks, they bridge generations and ensure this rich Black creative history remains a living, breathing resource for the future.

Preserving history requires resources, which is why funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust is so critical.

👉 Learn more about Albina Music Trust & listen: https://bit.ly/4ghQZQu

Photo credit: Albina Music Trust

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state - including the...
06/17/2026

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state - including the Mount Hood and Columbia Gorge region!

From the immersive history at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles to the contemporary local art at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, this area is rich with cultural heritage.

By supporting everything from the Sherman County Historical Society & Museum in Moro to the music festivals that fill the Gorge each summer, the Oregon Cultural Trust is ensuring that this region's cultural diversity endures, and your gifts help secure the ongoing strength of these cultural landmarks.

This region is home to 40 cultural nonprofits, including:
• Hood River County Heritage Council
• Wasco County Historical Society
• Original Courthouse (The Dalles)

GIVE TODAY: https://bit.ly/42QeIj1

Photo: Annual Wasco Memorial Day event in downtown Wasco. Credit: Melva Thomas.

Keys,Beats,Bars provides arts-integrated, culturally responsive and trauma-informed audiovisual and music programming fo...
06/15/2026

Keys,Beats,Bars provides arts-integrated, culturally responsive and trauma-informed audiovisual and music programming for justice-involved, incarcerated and marginalized youth across Oregon. By tapping into the healing power of music, they help young people amplify their voices, find creative community and actively disrupt cycles of recidivism.

Vital funding falls squarely under the Cultural Trust's Access to Culture funding category. Keys Beats Bars removes deep structural, systemic and geographic barriers to creative expression. They bring high-quality music mentorship and technology directly into spaces where youth are often entirely cut off from the arts, opening up brand-new cultural opportunities for an underserved community.

Funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust is the lifeblood of our state’s creative ecosystem. We thank you for your contributions!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4exzISa

Photo credit: Keys Beats Bars

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state — including Eas...
06/12/2026

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state — including Eastern Oregon!

Eastern Oregon’s cultural spirit is found in the stories throughout the region, from the The Museum at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton to the artistic community at Fishtrap in Joseph.

Take this chance to support essential funding these organizations rely on to serve their vast and varied communities.

This region is home to 97 cultural nonprofits, including:
• Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Inc (Baker City)
• Art Center East (La Grande)
• Harney County Arts Council

GIVE TODAY: https://bit.ly/42QeIj1

Photo caption: The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is a popular cultural draw in Baker City. Credit: National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.

The Dorymen's Heritage Center in Pacific City has been awarded a Cultural Development Grant award from the Oregon Cultur...
06/10/2026

The Dorymen's Heritage Center in Pacific City has been awarded a Cultural Development Grant award from the Oregon Cultural Trust under the Cultural Heritage & Preservation category!

This vital funding will directly support the upcoming center, helping to preserve and celebrate a century-old maritime tradition that defines the community.

With the Trust's support, the center will:
🚢 Share the iconic "Dory Story" through a brand-new website and promotional media.
🎣 Preserve local maritime history and assets for future generations.
✨ Gather the community for an unforgettable capstone celebration to launch the center.

Thank you everyone who supports Oregon culture. Together, we’re keeping this living history alive!

Photo credit: The Dorymen's Heritage Center.

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state — including the...
06/08/2026

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state — including the North Coast!

This region’s culture celebrates historical preservation and vibrant community arts, from the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum to the Hoffman Center Manzanita.

Take this chance to support the nonprofits that make the North Coast so culturally vibrant.

Whether it’s the maritime storytelling at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria or the diverse performances at the Newport Performing Arts Center, the Oregon Cultural Trust serves the North Coast by providing the foundational funding that keeps these stories alive. Your gift today directly impacts the nonprofits that make our coastal communities unique and resilient places to live and visit.

This region is home to 115 cultural nonprofits, including:
• Columbia County Historical Society and Museum Association
• Liberty Theatre Astoria
• Lincoln City Cultural Center

GIVE TODAY 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4f5CbnL

Photo caption: The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum was founded in 1935. Credit: Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.

The 18th annual Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance is coming to the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art June 11...
06/05/2026

The 18th annual Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance is coming to the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art June 11–14, 2026, and this year, thanks to the Oregon Cultural Trust, artists will be better compensated for the first time in a decade!

This vital increase in artist compensation wouldn't be possible without critical public and community support, including crucial funding ecosystem partners like the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Investment from the Cultural Trust directly ensures that Oregon remains a vibrant, supportive ecosystem for independent creators. By funding the organizations that champion under-the-radar and avant-garde art, the Cultural Trust empowers Risk/Reward to stay at the forefront of equitable artist pay, making sure our region’s best creatives are properly valued for their labor and vision.

🎟️ Experience the Festival
Come see exactly what that investment looks like on stage! The 18th annual Festival features 28 incredible PNW artists testing the edges of theater, dance, music and installation across four dynamic days.
* When: June 11–14, 2026
* Where: PICA (The Annex + Warehouse), Portland, OR
* Tickets: Sliding scale/Pay-what-you-will options are available so everyone can join the fun!

Let's support the artists who take the risks so we can all enjoy the reward.

Photo: Joe Kye. Credit: Liam Kaas-Lentz

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state - including Cen...
06/03/2026

When you give to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you support cultural nonprofits in every corner of the state - including Central Oregon!

This region’s culture is deeply tied to its landscape, from the world-renowned “Volcanoes” exhibition at the High Desert Museum in Bend to the heritage programs at the Jefferson County Historical Society in Madras.

Now's your chance to support the nonprofits that make this region so culturally vibrant.

Whether it’s the public art initiatives in Prineville or the performing arts series at The Tower Theatre in Bend, the Oregon Cultural Trust serves Central Oregon by ensuring that high-quality cultural experiences are accessible to everyone. Giving now helps these organizations plan with confidence for the upcoming fiscal year.

This region is home to 74 cultural nonprofits, including:
• Sisters Folk Festival
• Crook County Historical Society
• The Museum At Warm Springs

GIVE TODAY 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4f5CbnL

Photo caption: Art in the making at High Desert Museum in Bend. Credit: Madison Montgomery.

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