Formerly the city commissioner and the mayor of Portland, Sam Adams has spent his career spear-heading efforts to develop policies and plans to promote arts, culture, and arts education in Portland, Oregon. Sam Adams was also one of the founding members of Oregon ArtPAC, established in 2007 to advocate for public funding for the arts. Oregon ArtPAC, or Oregon Arts and Culture Political Action Committee, is inspired by one of Franklin Roosevelt’s sayings--“Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.” The organization’s sole mission is to promote and advocate for public funding for arts education, artists, and arts and culture institutions. Oregon ArtPAC also desires to raise public support for the arts in communities that partake in and enjoy the arts. To this end, ArtPAC supports candidates for public office who are committed to adequate public funding for arts and music education, local artists and art institutions. Driving Oregon ArtPAC’s mission is its recognition of the many benefits of arts and culture, including encouraging children’s confidence and creativity as well as enhancing their academic performance and promoting their critical thinking. The group also believes that the arts promote overall acedmic sucess, cultural tourism, stimulate economic development, improve the overall quality of life, and encourage innovation.
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