Oregon Business Matters Talks with Oregon Director of Arts and Culture Amy Lewin

Aug. 24, 2026

Our interview: In late 2025, Amy Lewin became director of arts and culture at the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust. Both of these entities are overseen by Business Oregon, the state’s business development department. In this episode, Amy talks with Oregon Business Matters about the important work the arts commission and cultural trust do, what she’s learned during her first year on the job, the relationship between business and the arts, and what might lie ahead.

Listen to our interview with Amy here.

Arts awards and summit: To recognize the cultural contributions of businesses, organizations and individuals, consider submitting a nomination for the 2026 Arts & Culture Awards before Sept. 4. The awards, presented by the Oregon Cultural Trust, cover seven categories, including Business of the Year, which recognizes a for-profit business that has demonstrated consistent and significant support for arts and culture. Winners will be honored on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Arts and Culture Awards Celebration, which will take place the Oregon Convention Center. Go here to learn more about the awards ceremony.

More episodes: Check out our recent interview with Travel Medford Director of Sports Development Darren Van Lehn. Links to this and other interviews can be found on the Oregon Business Matters website.

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