RACC works with the Cultural Advocacy Coalition, the Oregon Arts Commission, and the Oregon Cultural Trust to foster the development of the arts across Oregon and assure their excellence in order to enrich the lives of Oregonians.
From the Capital to the Community: Highlighting culture in arts Advocacy Day 2023
Posted May 3, 2023
As an advocate for the arts, I firmly believe that art and culture has the power to change lives and transform communities. Art is not only a means of self-expression of culture, but is […]
Community gathering of Oregon’s first bipartisan Arts & Culture Caucus
Posted February 28, 2023
In the midst of freezing rain, unpredictable snow fronts, and the clear but frigid air, Oregonians from across the State gathered at the historic Elsinore Theatre in Salem last evening on February 27th in celebration […]
The Regional Arts & Culture Council Supports Maintaining Current Arts Education Funding Levels & Encourages School Districts to Join Us in Our Support of Arts Education for All
Posted February 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR – ### As our school districts across the state look to their budgets, reorganize, and prioritize in the coming months, we know that teachers’ jobs are in danger once again. […]
AFTA Issues Statement about FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Posted December 21, 2022
Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and the Americans for the Arts Action Fund issue joint statement on the FY23 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) would like to share with you […]
Regional Arts & Culture Council urges Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley to support Arts & Culture funding in Congress
Posted November 22, 2022
Join Us! SIGN BY FRIDAY, NOV. 25, 2022 The final FY23 Interior Appropriations budget, which includes annual funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will […]
RACC Endorses Oregon House Bill 4040 sponsored by Representative Rob Nosse (District 42) and Senator Akasha Lawrence-Spence (District 18)
Posted February 7, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2022 Portland, OR – The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) joins fellow arts and cultural organizations, City Councils, the City of Portland, Counties, Legislators, and individuals across Oregon in […]
Arts and Culture 2021 Legislative Priorities
Posted March 26, 2021
A message from Madison Cario, Executive Director, Regional Arts & Culture Council Play the video. 2020 was a year like no other in RACC’s 49-year history. Through the lens of a devastating pandemic, we learned […]
Advocacy Day | Friday, April 23
Posted March 24, 2021
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TODAY Join with us, many arts and culture organizations from around the state, and the Cultural Advocacy Coalition, for this year’s virtual Advocacy Day. Advocate for the arts from wherever you call […]