ART Toledo
The City of Toledo, Oregon has recently launched the Arts Revitalization of Toledo (ART) initiative. The goals for this initiative are to energize Main Street and the business district with an art-centric focus and to celebrate our City’s industry and history – to the end of enticing more visitors from the coast to travel the eight miles east to experience Toledo, as well as engaging and energizing local residents.
There is so much to already love and celebrate about Toledo, such as the annual Port of Toledo’s boat show, the Yaquina Bay, our artist community, annual art walk, Georgia-Pacific and the jobs it brings to our community, the farmer’s market, the railroad museum, our holiday events and more. This project will tap into our local cultural, environmental and historical assets to support long-term economic recovery for the city and our residents.
We have gathered a group of committed citizens who have formed the Arts Revitalization of Toledo Committee. Why art? Because we believe we can use art to celebrate our history, our culture, and use it as a way to draw more people to Main Street. We will also have a very strong focus on economic activities—such as marketing and improved signage.
ART Committee members include: the Timbers Restaurant and Lounge; Crow’s Nest Gallery; Port of Toledo; the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County; Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society; Yaquina River Museum of Art; Oregon Coast Visitors Association, local artists; Toledo High School; Bank of the West, members of the community, and more.
Join ART Toledo
Toledo is always looking for more volunteers to join the ART Committee! If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at info@arttoledo.com or visit our Volunteer page here.
