The Oregon Cultural Trust is hitting the road this spring, and we want to help you connect with the resources you need.
From March 26 through April 10, we’re hosting our annual Conversations with Funders series. With over $5 million in funding available for FY2027, this is a prime opportunity for Oregon’s cultural leaders to network, swap ideas and learn directly from those who make community funding possible.
Why You Should Attend
Whether you are a community development organization, library, museum or historic society, these sessions are designed to help you navigate the landscape of cultural support.
Think of it as “speed dating for funding.” You’ll have the chance to engage with the Cultural Trust and its partners—including the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage, Oregon Humanities, the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office and many other private foundations and regional funders.
“This is the moment for Oregon’s cultural leaders to come together, swap ideas and resources, and strengthen the local work that brings arts, culture, heritage and humanities to life,” says Amy Lewin, Oregon Director of Arts and Culture.
Expanded Networking: Meet, Mingle & Imagine
This year, the tour includes a special addition: Meet, Mingle & Imagine. In the Medford area, Sisters and Pendleton, the Trust is hosting informal gatherings where you can network with peers and hear from Arts and Culture Director Amy Lewin about the future goals, challenges and opportunities for Oregon’s cultural sector. These are open to anyone with an interest in arts and culture.
Conversations with Funders Schedule
Register now and secure your spot at the location most convenient for you:
Virtual (Zoom): Thursday, March 26, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register now.
Portland: Monday, March 30, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Register now.
Eugene: Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now.
Medford Area: Thursday, April 2, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Register now.
Newport: Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now.
Sisters: Wednesday, April 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now.
Pendleton: Friday, April 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register now.
Meet, Mingle & Imagine Gatherings
Medford Area: Wednesday, April 1, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Register now.
Sisters: Wednesday, April 8, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Register now.
Pendleton: Thursday, April 9, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Register now.
