RACC Press Releases
June 4 , 2007
New data on economic impact of local nonprofit arts and culture industry on Portland metro area – to be released Wednesday, June 6
WHAT: On June 6, the Regional Arts & Culture Council and Northwest Business for Culture & the Arts will release data from a new national study that quantifies the extent to which Portland area nonprofit arts and culture organizations contribute to the local economy. The study offers compelling, quantifiable evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates jobs, income for local businesses and individuals, and tax revenues for local and state government.
WHEN & WHERE: In addition to a news release available Wednesday morning, a summary of the new data will be presented at several June 6 th events that offer photo and interview opportunities for the media.
8:30 A.M., NW Business for Culture and the Arts “Breakfast of Champions," Portland Art Museum, Kridel Grand Ballroom, 3 rd Floor, Mark Building, 1219 SW Park Avenue
10:30 A.M., presentation to Portland City Council, City Hall, 1221 SW 4 th Ave.
12:30, presentation at Arts & Economic Prosperity luncheon for business and community leaders, The Monaco Hotel, Red Star Club Room, 506 SW Washington
WHO: The following individuals are available for interviews on this topic:
- Sam Adams, Portland City Commissioner
- Eloise Damrosch, Executive Director, Regional Arts & Culture Council
- Virginia Willard, Executive Director, NW Business for Culture and the Arts
- Carole Morse, President, PGE Foundation
- Mark Edlen, Principal, Gerding Edlen Development
- Marta Mellinger, Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre
- Linda Magee, Director, Chamber Music Northwest
Contact:
Mary Bauer, Regional Arts & Culture Council, 503-823-5426, mbauer@racc.org
Nancy Carter, Carter PR, 503-452-3333, nancy@carter-pr.com
Through vision, leadership and service the Regional Arts
& Culture Council works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of
community life.
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