Arts and culture is one of several strong regional economic clusters MCEDD has worked to develop and support. MCEDD assisted the Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance (CGACA) in successfully applying for and administering grants for organizational development and promotion of activities. CGACA is a group of arts, culture, and economic development interests in the Gorge whose mission is “To make arts and culture a magnet to the Columbia Gorge, attracting visitors and residents and benefiting our economy.”
To learn more, visit gorgeculture.org and browse the CGACA Tour Map.