- Oregon Arts Commission
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The Oregon Arts Commission is a governor-appointed body of nine commissioners who allocate grants for artists based in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] It receives the bulk of its funding through the National Endowment for the Arts, the state, and the Oregon Cultural Trust.[1]
History
Established in 1967, the Oregon Arts Commission was initially a stand-alone governmental entity. However, it became a division of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department in 1993.[1]
From 1980 to 1984, the Commission was chaired by John Frohnmayer,[2] who later became chair of the National Endowment for the Arts and a candidate for the United States Senate.
As of January 18, 2008, the Oregon Arts Commission has added support for film,[3] in addition to the other projects it funds.
References
- ^ a b c About Us Section : Oregon Arts Commission
- ^ Gamarekian, Barbara (1989-07-08). "Appointment To Arts Post Is Praised". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=950DE1D91339F93BA35754C0A96F948260. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ^ Communities - StatesmanJournal.com
Categories:- State agencies of Oregon
- Oregon culture
- Arts organizations based in the United States
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