THE DALLES — The Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition (WCCTC) will be hosting a reception 6 p.m. March 1 at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St. in The Dalles, for the recipients of 2024 cultural grants. The event is open to the public.
The grants go to fund events and activities hosted by organizations throughout the Gorge. According to a WCCTC press release, this year’s recipients are: Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility for “Cultural Connections with Youth in Custody;” The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library for “Mysterious Escape Room - Historic The Dalles Edition;” The Makerspace 97058 for a public launch and fundraising events; and Southern Wasco County Library for “Live History Interactive Theatre.”
The additional recipients listed by the release had programs that were explained in more depth. These were The Dalles Overground for “Sound Series: Balsamroot Edition”, an event featuring Native poets, writers and musicians; South Wasco County School District Theatre Program for their 2024 Spring Show “Game of Tiaras” which will incorporate community volunteers and actors; and The Dalles Art Center for “School of Fish Community Art Project” which will provide take home art kits to then create an installation of a school of fish.
Funds for the annual WCCTC grants are provided by the Oregon Cultural Trust. To learn more about the Oregon Cultural Trust go to culturaltrust.org.
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