03/31/2024
Sean Andries elected chair of Cultural Trust Board of Directors!
Sean Andries, the executive director of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, is the new chair of the Oregon Cultural Trust Board of Directors. Elected unanimously at the Board’s Feb. 22 meeting, Sean succeeds Niki Price, who had served as chair since 2021.
Sean first fell in love with art through the theater while growing up in the Rogue Valley amongst the audiences at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Over the years, he has worked for arts organizations of all shapes and sizes in just about every role imaginable and is proud to serve currently on the Board of Directors at Portland Center Stage and as the President of the Yamhill County Cultural Coalition.
“Culture is how we show who we are,” says Sean. “It's how we carry histories forward and pass our stories onto the future; all Oregonians deserve to express their cultures in ways significant to them. The Oregon Cultural Trust works hard to ensure that all of us get that chance. To be asked to serve in this way, at this moment, is a tremendous privilege, and one I will work hard to make count for people and communities across the state.”
George Kramer of Ashland continues to serve as vice chair.
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