The arts benefit everyone, but in recent years, the connection between a vibrant arts community and a business's bottom line has become even clearer. A community rich with arts and culture attracts more than just tourists and diners. It attracts creative and innovative workers who in turn contribute to a city's business success.
Working to strengthen this connection, Sam proposed and the City Council approved a City government matching pledge of every dollar contributed to Work for Art [0], up to $200,000 during the 2006/07 campaign. The results: over $95,000 has been collected from Portlanders, more than the previous two years of the Work for Art Program combined!
Work for Art is primarily a workplace giving program, but anyone or any business can participate. Through Work for Art [1], you can designate a gift to a particular organization or make a donation that supports over 75 organizations in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.
Related Documents
- 2005-06 Budget Vol. 1, pgs 476 & 681 [2]
- Council Ordinance 180269 [2]
Community Partners
- Regional Arts & Culture Council [3]
- Northwest Business Committee for the Arts [4]
- Work for Art [5]
Our blog
- "The Links Between the Arts and Business are Key" [5], Aug 17
Media Mentions
- Loving the arts, one payday at a time [5], July 24
Milestones
- Business Check-off and match ordinance passed, November 29