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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">The Oregon Arts Commission is now accepting Cultural Tourism grant applications. Cultural Tourism grants support projects and partnerships that positively impact arts-based cultural tourism activities. This effort advances the Commission’s long-range plan calling for stronger links between the arts, culture, the tourism industry, and local economic development. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">To review the grant guidelines and download an application form, visit <A href="http://www.oregonartscommission.org/grants/grants-for-organizations/cultural-tourism-grants"><FONT color=#766c01>http://www.oregonartscommission.org/grants/grants-for-organizations/cultural-tourism-grants</FONT></A> .<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For further information, contact Shannon Planchon at (503) 229-6062 or via e mail <A href="mailto:shannon.planchon@state.or.us"><FONT color=#766c01>shannon.planchon@state.or.us</FONT></A> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Lincoln County Historical Society, located in Newport, is seeking an Executive Director.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Successful candidates will possess a BA / BS in history or related field, five years of museum or cultural organization management, fundraising experience. Knowledge of and experience with standards and practices for history museums and historical properties is required. An advanced degree is preferred. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a full-time position.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Send resume and a letter of interest by Jan. 13, 2012 to Search Committee, Lincoln County Historical Society, 545 SW 9th St., Newport, OR 97365.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><BR><BR>------------------<BR>Save the dates for the 2012 Oregon Heritage Conference: April 26 -28!<BR><BR>Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission.<BR>Contact us by emailing heritage.info@state.or.us .<BR></FONT></SPAN></BODY></HTML>