"Why is culture important in building quality of life? Because it is in the hundreds of cultural organizations throughout Oregon that people come together to create public programs, to preserve elements of history that explain our roots, to discuss with each other important human issues and to develop enjoyable public events, all of which bring people together.

That informal but persistent building of human relationships and connections is where community spirit develops which, in turn, provides the bedrock of human connections that is fundamental to achieving our larger goals."
—Charlie Walker, Vice Chair Oregon Cultural Trust