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The Umatilla County
Cultural Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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"... the plan identifies cultural
resources throughout the
County and perceived
deficiencies..."
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Web Design by Melissa George.
Copyright by Umatilla County Cultural Coalition, 2005.
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The Umatilla County
Cultural Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Executive Summary
The Umatilla County Cultural Planning Committee, a
committee of nine Umatilla County citizens, was nominated
by the Umatilla County Commissioners and appointed by the
Oregon Cultural Trust to develop Umatilla County’s Cultural
Plan. The Cultural Plan is one of 36 county and nine tribal
plans developed throughout Oregon as a result of the
establishment of the Oregon Cultural Trust and, once
approved by the Cultural Trust Board, will be used in
determining how Trust funds are re-granted in Umatilla
County.
The committee first identified as many individuals,
organizations and other entities with ties to the County’s
Arts, Heritage and Humanities activities as possible.
Notification of the cultural planning process and invitations
to participate were sent to each. News releases about the
planning sessions and the Oregon Cultural Trust were also
provided to the media that serve the county-wide area.
Based upon information gathered from various cultural
organizations and at town hall meetings held in five
communities (Hermiston, Pendleton, Athena, Milton-
Freewater, and Ukiah), the plan identifies cultural resources
throughout the County and perceived deficiencies and
establishes guidelines for utilizing Oregon Cultural Trust
funds in a local participation grant program.
Umatilla County’s communities are all in rural settings,
somewhat geographically isolated from each other and the
more populous areas of the State. While that creates some
challenges, it has not hindered the development of many
and diverse cultural offerings throughout the County. An
inventory of Umatilla County’s existing cultural resources
underscores the importance residents place on Arts,
Heritage, and Humanities in their everyday lives. Citizens
feel strong ties to their historical roots and avidly support a
variety of cultural activities and institutions.
Six priorities were identified:
These priorities and strategies for achieving them, as well as
quantitative and qualitative indicators of success comprise
the Umatilla County Cultural Plan. Goals are listed by order
of priority and decisions will be made in that order. Arts,
Heritage and Humanities support will be balanced equally or
at the discretion of the County Cultural Coalition based on
the number and type of requests submitted.
"Citizens feel strong ties to
their historical roots and avidly
support a variety of cultural
activities and institutions."
- Enrich the Arts, Heritage and Humanities through effective communication that brings
people together.
- Develop awareness and provide opportunities to experience Arts, Heritage, and
Humanities.
- Inventory and/or preserve historical materials and sites.
- Develop aesthetic components that enhance quality of life in communities.
- Develop adequate venues for the Arts, Heritage and Humanities.
- Create a greater awareness of the Oregon Cultural Trust, the Umatilla County Cultural
Coalition, and the Community Participation Grant program.
