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| organizations based in portland, oregon | |
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The mission of the organization is to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life through vision, leadership and service. RACC is funded by the City of , which was funded in association with the construction of the Portland Building in the mid 1980s. RACC funds a vast majority of all not-for-profit, publicly accessible arts activities in the region. From the five "majors" ( Oregon Ballet Theatre , Oregon Symphony , Portland Art Museum , Portland Center Stage , and Portland Opera ) to smaller and emerging groups like Oregon Children's Theatre, Literary Arts, PICA, PlayWrite, and Write Around Portland, RACC funding provides approximately 1 to 5% of most local arts organizations' total budgets. RACC also funds a number of individual artists each year. RACC provides resources for artists through a comprehensive website and several newsletters (both printed and electronic). RACC provides several technical assistance programs, including workshops for artists , and convenes public forums and other meetings to discuss important arts and culture issues in the community. In 2004, RACC launched a workplace giving program for arts and culture -- Work for Art -- to raise additional funds for the local arts community. The Executive Director of RACC is Eloise Damrosch. Former executive Directors have included Bill Bulick, Mike Pippi, and David Hudson. RACC is managed by a Board of Directors of approximately 20 persons, and is run by a staff of approximately 15. |
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