About the Jackson County Cultural Coalition

Jackson County offers a rich array of cultural activities ranging from its music, theater and art communities to its galleries, museums and historical sites to dance, storytelling, folklore and literature. The Jackson County Cultural Coalition recognizes the importance of all aspects of the arts, heritage and humanities, and seeks to promote public and private support for each.

The Coalition is part of the Oregon Cultural Trust, an innovative funding mechanism meant to strengthen every aspect of Oregon's culture through a permanent endowment that will grow to more than $200 million. The Coalition invests in grants to local programs designed to preserve and strengthen Jackson County's arts, heritage and humanities and guarantee that every resident benefits from our region's cultural assets.

The Jackson County Cultural Coalition is comprised of community members involved in all aspects of Jackson County’s cultural and economic life. The major goals of the Coalition are:

• Support participation in and access to cultural activities for all Jackson County residents.
• Support and promote cultural educational opportunities, especially for youth in Jackson County.
• Support and promote awareness and coordination of cultural organizations, projects, and programs in Jackson County.

2008/2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEMBERS:

Stephen Bacon
Julie Brimble
Mary Ann Byrne
Ginger Casto
Arlis Duncan
Charleen Fike
Karen Foster
Lyn Godsey (ex-officio)
Mary Kay Harmon
Edward B. Jorgenson
Richard Moeschl
Beverly Power
Vicki Purslow
Dena Roberts
Carol Samuelson
Kim Sherrell

OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT: Arlis Duncan
VICE PRESIDENT: Ginger Castro
SECRETARY: Karen Foster
GRANTS CHAIR: Beverly Power
FISCAL SPONSOR: Arts Council of Southern Oregon
(Ex-Officio Member: Lyn Godsey)

Jackson County Cultural Plan [PDF format]

For more information about the Cultural Trust and the County Cultural Plans, please visit the Cultural Trust's statewide site: www.culturaltrust.org