JOIN THE MOVEMENT:

There are many ways you can fuel the movement to establish a new public fund for the arts. Get in touch today at info@theartscan.org to let us know how you’d like to help.

As an Individual, You CAN:

  • Sign up to receive regular CAN Updates
  • Sign up to serve as a CAN Messenger and pass along CAN Updates to your electronic mailing list
  • Follow CAN on Facebook and Twitter
  • Host a house party to introduce your circle of friends to CAN
  • Get and wear a CAN Button to arts and education events
  • Invite CAN to make a presentation at your favorite membership organizations

As an Arts Organization or Business, You CAN:

  • Sponsor an event for CAN
  • Invite CAN to your Board or Staff Meeting to make a presentation
  • Conduct a CAN membership drive
  • Recruit your staff to volunteer for CAN
  • Publish CAN Updates and Information in your member publications
  • Sign up to serve as a CAN Messenger and pass along CAN Updates to your electronic mailing list
  • Include CAN materials in your lobby, exhibit space or performance venue
  • Add a CAN link to your website
  • Place a CAN ad in your event program or marketing materials
  • Invite CAN to staff a booth at your events, exhibits or performances
  • Mention CAN at the podium

As a Public School Parent or Family, You CAN:

  • Call your school district superintendent or school board to advocate for more arts education
  • Invite CAN to make a presentation for your school involvement committee or for your school, school board and/or school district leaders
  • Invite CAN to staff a booth at school events
  • Post CAN updates and information at Parent Involvement Meetings and school events
  • Host an event to raise awareness of CAN
  • Sign up to receive regular CAN Updates
  • Sign up to serve as a CAN Messenger and pass along CAN Updates to your electronic mailing list
  • Follow CAN on Facebook and Twitter

Fast Facts

  • 81% of Portland public elementary school students have never received certified instruction in art.
  • 10,321 Full-time equivalent jobs are provided by arts non-profits.
  • Arts & culture non-profits provide 6.25 Million cultural experiences each year.
  • $318 Million in revenue, jobs & spending is provided by arts non-profits.
  • Kids who are involved in the arts are four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.
  • Recognition for academic achievement is four times more likely for kids who participate in the arts.
  • Attendance in school is improved for those kids involved in arts; they are three times more likely to win school attendance awards.