the umatilla county cultural plan
The Umatilla County Cultural Plan is one of 36 county and nine tribal plans developed throughout Oregon as a result of the establishment of the Oregon Cultural Trust. This plan is used in determining how Trust funds are re-granted in Umatilla County.
The Oregon Cultural Trust was established in 2001 to support and protect Oregon's culture. Trust funds are disbursed through three methods: one-third to the Cultural Development Grants (competitive statewide program), one-third to the specific State cultural agencies, and one-third to the Community Cultural Participation Grant Program, administered by Cultural Coalitions in each of Oregon's 36 counties and nine tribes.
The Community Participation Grants are disbursed in support of each county or tribal cultural plan. In 2003, the Umatilla County Cultural Planning Committee, a committee of nine Umatilla County citizens was nominated by the Umatilla County Commissioners and appointed by the Oregon Cultural Trust to develop Umatilla County's Cultural Plan.
The Oregon Cultural Trust was established in 2001 to support and protect Oregon's culture. Trust funds are disbursed through three methods: one-third to the Cultural Development Grants (competitive statewide program), one-third to the specific State cultural agencies, and one-third to the Community Cultural Participation Grant Program, administered by Cultural Coalitions in each of Oregon's 36 counties and nine tribes.
The Community Participation Grants are disbursed in support of each county or tribal cultural plan. In 2003, the Umatilla County Cultural Planning Committee, a committee of nine Umatilla County citizens was nominated by the Umatilla County Commissioners and appointed by the Oregon Cultural Trust to develop Umatilla County's Cultural Plan.
The UCCC goals have been updated to reflect granting benchmarks identified by the Oregon Cultural Trust while still maintaining a commitment to the original priorities identified in the Plan. Note: The term "arts" refers to multi-disciplinary arts, including but not limited to visual, performing, music, and writing.
GOAL #1: Develop awareness of and provide opportunities to experience arts, heritage, and humanities.
* Strategy 1: Increase exposure to arts, heritage, and humanities for youth, including, but not limited to:
* Strategy 2: Increase exposure to arts, heritage, and humanities for county residents and visitors including, but not limited to:
* Quantitative Benchmarks:
* Qualitative Indicator of Success:
GOAL #2: Inventory and/or preserve historic materials, sites, and stories.
* Strategy 1: Reclaim local artifacts.
* Strategy 2: Collect and preserve historic documents.
* Strategy 3: Document, preserve, and share stories in the oral tradition.
* Strategy 4: Inventory and care for historic trees.
* Strategy 5: Inventory, preserve, and improve Umatilla County’s historical sites, structures, and architecture.
* Quantitative Benchmarks:
* Qualitative Indicator of Success:
GOAL #3: Develop aesthetic components that enhance quality of life in Umatilla County’s communities.
* Strategy 1: Support community beautification projects and cultural identity branding.
* Quantitative Benchmark:
* Qualitative Indicators of Success:
GOAL #4: Develop and support adequate cultural venues and organizations for the arts heritage, and humanities in Umatilla County.
* Strategy 1: Support efforts to provide and maintain adequate cultural facilities
throughout the county.
* Strategy 2: Strengthen the capacity of county cultural organizations to do the work of presenting the arts, heritage, and humanities.
* Strategy 3: Support efforts to increase communication and coordination between cultural entities and organizations.
* Quantitative Benchmarks:
* Qualitative Indicator of Success:
GOAL #1: Develop awareness of and provide opportunities to experience arts, heritage, and humanities.
* Strategy 1: Increase exposure to arts, heritage, and humanities for youth, including, but not limited to:
- Guest artists or speakers in schools;
- Tours and field trips;
- Youth arts programs; and
- Encouraging youth voice and participation in developing programs.
* Strategy 2: Increase exposure to arts, heritage, and humanities for county residents and visitors including, but not limited to:
- Nurturing artists and the creative process;
- Promoting life-long cultural learning opportunities for county residents;
- Supporting events that feature arts, heritage, and humanities;
- Promoting diversity and inclusivity of cultural endeavors.
- Connecting county residents to resources beyond our communities; and
- Promoting cultural tourism by connecting visitors to our cultural resources.
* Quantitative Benchmarks:
- Number of grants awarded to projects designed to develop awareness and provide opportunities to experience arts, heritage, and humanities.
- Number of residents and visitors who benefit from cultural events and activities.
* Qualitative Indicator of Success:
- Increased cultural awareness and opportunities for county residents and visitors.
GOAL #2: Inventory and/or preserve historic materials, sites, and stories.
* Strategy 1: Reclaim local artifacts.
* Strategy 2: Collect and preserve historic documents.
* Strategy 3: Document, preserve, and share stories in the oral tradition.
* Strategy 4: Inventory and care for historic trees.
* Strategy 5: Inventory, preserve, and improve Umatilla County’s historical sites, structures, and architecture.
* Quantitative Benchmarks:
- Number of grants awarded to projects designed to collect and preserve local history.
- Number of historical documents, artifacts, oral histories, historic trees, and sites protected and preserved.
* Qualitative Indicator of Success:
- Greater awareness of, and accessibility to, historical resources.
GOAL #3: Develop aesthetic components that enhance quality of life in Umatilla County’s communities.
* Strategy 1: Support community beautification projects and cultural identity branding.
* Quantitative Benchmark:
- Number of grants awarded to projects designed to inventory and/or develop aesthetic components of Umatilla County’s communities.
* Qualitative Indicators of Success:
- Increased aesthetic components in Umatilla County.
GOAL #4: Develop and support adequate cultural venues and organizations for the arts heritage, and humanities in Umatilla County.
* Strategy 1: Support efforts to provide and maintain adequate cultural facilities
throughout the county.
* Strategy 2: Strengthen the capacity of county cultural organizations to do the work of presenting the arts, heritage, and humanities.
* Strategy 3: Support efforts to increase communication and coordination between cultural entities and organizations.
* Quantitative Benchmarks:
- Number of grants awarded to projects designed to provide and maintain adequate cultural facilities and organizations for the arts, heritage, and humanities in the county.
- Number of cultural facilities in the county.
* Qualitative Indicator of Success:
- Improved cultural facilities and organizations.