Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene

The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene

The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene, a volunteer organization, was launched at a luncheon hosted by the Hilton Hotel on October 23, 2008. The Alliance was formed in response to the Cultural Policy Review recommendation that called for an alliance for arts and culture to coordinate and strengthen the efforts of the public, private and nonprofit cultural sectors and foster high-level civic leadership in support of arts and culture.
The ABAE, chaired by Alan Evans of Evans, Elder & Brown, works with an Executive Committee responsible for annual oversight of the alliance work plan, membership and budget. This unique partnership of five community organizations including the City of Eugene, Travel Lane County, Lane Community College, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Oregon seeks to enrich the Eugene region through strong arts and business partnerships.


Why

We believe the goals of business and the arts are congruent. Business is essential to a viable arts community and arts are good for business. In communities across the nation, the arts and business sectors are successfully collaborating to contribute to the quality of life in their region; drive economic development; stimulate creativity and innovation; and strengthen the ability of business to recruit and retain a diverse group of individuals who will bring exceptional skills to the community. We believe it is time to champion these efforts in Eugene.

What We Do

ABAE encourages business leaders to take leadership roles within the arts and culture sector and the arts and culture sector to recognize the economic vitality the business sector contributes to the community. 

The ABAE may develop programs to enhance the local livability and economic success of our community by:

•    Placing professionals as volunteer consultants with non-profit arts and cultural organizations.
•    Supporting training opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of non-profit boards and committees.
•    Making presentations to community groups to build awareness of the positive community impact of collaborations between the two sectors.
•    Creating a community-wide web-based cultural calendar.

Organization Statement

Through vision, leadership and service, the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community by acting as a catalyst for creating dynamic partnerships between the arts, culture and business sectors.

The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene will bring the strengths of the arts and business sectors together to:

    •    Increase awareness that the goals of each sector are congruent.
    •    Enhance community-wide awareness of the economic, educational, and business benefits of arts and culture.
    •    Recognize and stimulate community leadership in arts and culture.
    •    Advocate for arts investment and participation.
    •    Contribute to the economic health and livability of the community.