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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage News 2025-02-07<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this Issue:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Cultural Trust & Arts Commission Potential Merger: Information Session, Feb. 11<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">CORRECTION Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus Event, Feb. 12<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">RARE AmeriCorps Program – Call for Oregon Host Organizations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">AAM Blog post: Three First Steps You Can Take in a Time of Rapid Change<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Article: Getty staff share experience during recent LA fires<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Black History Month: Learn about the history of Black Oregonians
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Cultural Trust & Arts Commission Potential Merger: Information Session, Feb. 11<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In December, the Oregon Cultural Trust Board and the Oregon Arts Commission held special meetings and passed a motion approving a framework for a potential merger of the of the Oregon Arts
Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust to form a single, semi-independent agency. You can view the framework that was voted on during that meeting here in the
<a href="https://www.culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/CulturalTrustBoardMtg_AgendaPacket_20241210.pdf">
meeting agenda and packet</a>. There was also an article that was recently published on this potential merger that you can find
<a href="https://www.orartswatch.org/better-together-oregon-arts-commission-cultural-trust-aim-for-a-merger/">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Oregon Heritage Commission and State Historic Preservation Office are two of the five
<a href="https://www.culturaltrust.org/about-us/statewide-partners/">Oregon Cultural Trust Statewide Partners</a> that receive a percentage of the funds distributed by the Trust each year to support the programs and services they provide across the state. Heritage
organizations across the are also eligible to apply Oregon Cultural Trust Grant programs. Tribal and County Cultural Coalitions are also funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">See listening session invitation below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear Arts and Culture Representative,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are writing to invite you to an information session about a potential merger of the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust to form a single, semi-independent
agency serving Oregon’s arts and culture community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Both boards unanimously approved a framework for this effort in December (see meeting packet for that meeting
<a href="https://www.culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/CulturalTrustBoardMtg_AgendaPacket_20241210.pdf">
here</a>) and a bill is the drafting phase for consideration by the Legislature. If approved, the new entity would be formed in July of 2027.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">All existing grant programs and services will continue.</span></u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are now reaching out to important stakeholders to share the plan and involve them in the process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We currently have two one-hour information sessions scheduled, below. You are welcome to attend either.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If needed, we will schedule more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We hope to see you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brian Rogers and the Oregon Arts and Culture Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SCHEDULED INFORMATION SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 11<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://oregon4biz.zoom.us/j/84739884797?pwd=0GOvWvzgt4Obhn9ZKgoAVUb2kXmGZG.1">https://oregon4biz.zoom.us/j/84739884797?pwd=0GOvWvzgt4Obhn9ZKgoAVUb2kXmGZG.1</a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Meeting ID: 847 3988 4797<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Passcode: 085634<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+12532158782,,84739884797#,,,,*085634# US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">CORRECTION Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus Event, Feb. 12</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday, Feb. 12<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5:30-7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Elsinore Theatre, Salem<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Grammy award-winner
<a href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&id=c239832c53&e=841ff2c388">
Esperanza Spalding</a> will perform at this event, curated by artist, educator, and 2020 Governor's Arts Award recipient
<a href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&id=77259ff96c&e=841ff2c388">
Darrell Grant</a>. It will feature performers and culture bearers from across the state, and the Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus will inform attendees its legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">RSVP required.
<a href="https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&id=7beea85a79&e=841ff2c388" target="_blank">
Learn more and RSVP</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">RARE AmeriCorps Program – Call for Oregon Host Organizations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">RARE members work on projects like helping to rebuild a wildfire-affected community; conducting critical community outreach and engagement around rural solar or
broadband; creating a downtown master plan; coordinating a food trail; or helping ignite the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
<a href="https://orcities.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5ed0e37bfa6cd50a448dff14e&id=793f28f28d&e=8e9f166a2c" target="_blank">
Read more</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">AAM Blog post: Three First Steps You Can Take in a Time of Rapid Change<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=b286ad3ccd&e=0645a66f24" target="_blank">Three First Steps You Can Take
in a Time of Rapid Change</a><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">By Elizabeth Merritt <b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In the past few weeks, new executive orders and directives have left museums and museum people uncertain about the future. As we disentangle the impacts of these
actions, here are a few preliminary steps you can take to navigate this period of change and protect your well-being, time, and attention.
<a href="https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=fae6177672&e=0645a66f24" target="_blank">
<b>Read more »</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Article: Getty staff share experience during recent LA fires<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/employees-helped-save-the-getty-villa-from-the-fires?utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Ef0Sb2lB5rD183hprn6v4ppe6q8CuRfop3dGXAP4p79eZvmu_vLBdtF4_aem_W1gssi9ucIbRobafRoMEvQ">17
employees helped save the Getty Villa from the fires. They're telling other museums how it was done</a>
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">By <a href="https://laist.com/people/adolfo-guzman-lopez">
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez</a> in LAist<b><br>
</b>Published Feb 1, 2025 5:00 AM <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Black History Month: Learn about the history of Black Oregonians
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://heritagedata.prd.state.or.us/historic/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=NR_Noms/MC100010857.pdf"><i>Black Historic Resources in Oregon, 1788-2002</i>, Multiple Property Document (MPD)</a>, provides
an expansive history of African Americans in Oregon beginning with the first known Black person to have set foot on Oregon’s land and ending with the removal of race-related language from Oregon’s constitution. By mapping the people and the places associated
with Black history in Oregon across more than two centuries, this document demonstrates that Black Oregonians had, and continue to have, a unique and significant role in the history of the state.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Black Pioneers is Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. Check out their online exhibits and education resources
<a href="https://oregonblackpioneers.org/exhibits/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.maxvilleheritage.org/about-us">Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center</a> collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Maxville townsite, a multi-racial logging community established
in Wallowa County in the 1920s. MHIC received a 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award, view the video
<a href="https://youtu.be/FL6_gPlGQtk">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Historical Society Resources & Events
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/rb91nn/jtxycc/3senxyc" target="_blank">classroom-ready resources for educators for teaching Black history</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">On February 11, join OHS and Vanport Mosaic for the debut of <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/rb91nn/jtxycc/jlfnxyc" target="_blank"><i>Walking Through Portland with a Panther: The Life of Mr. Kent Ford. All Power!</i></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">At our February 24 History Pub, we are partnering with McMenamins and the Oregon Black Pioneers to present
<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/rb91nn/jtxycc/zdgnxyc" target="_blank">Oregon’s Black History: 450 Years in 45 Minutes</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Read Kim Moreland’s posts on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog:
<a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/all-aboard-railroading-and-portlands-black-community/">
Railroading & Portland’s Black Community</a> & <a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2020/07/13/black-historic-places-matter/">
Black Historic Places Matter</a>. Kim Moreland is a 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Winner (view award video
<a href="https://youtu.be/jQolEda5Q64">here</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Visit your local heritage organizations to learn more about your community’s diverse history!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Follow us on Facebook at @oregonheritage, on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/" target="_blank">
LinkedIn</a>, on the <a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">
Oregon Heritage Exchange blog</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target="_blank">www.oregonheritage.org</a>. The news editor can be contacted at
<a href="mailto:heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov" target="_blank">heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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