New Cultural Trust leader is Accomplished Artist
Submitted by Steve on August 10, 2014
From Tom Mayhall Rastrelli, writing for the Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon:
Brian Rogers, the new executive director of the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust, has been on a whirlwind ride since his arrival from Austin, Texas, one month ago. He’s been traveling the I-5 corridor between his Portland and Salem offices. He’s becoming acquainted with state, business, educational and nonprofit leaders in Oregon’s arts and culture community.
“I’m excited about the passion that is here and the creativity,” Rogers said. “I’m also excited about learning more about the rural areas of the state. I’m really curious about learning about the Native American population.”
Rogers was born, raised and worked for over two decades in Pennsylvania. Before moving to Austin where he worked as a consultant for arts and culture organizations, Rogers built a 21-year career at the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA). Oregon is making a great first impression.