Presented by the Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Days of Culture celebrates the vibrancy of the arts, heritage, and humanities in Oregon. This year, the eight-day festival, which takes place October 1-8, 2011, will feature more than 500 events across the state; an online photo contest whose winners will receive great cameras, cash prizes, and matching donations to the cultural nonprofit of their choice; and the launch of an animated video to raise awareness about Oregon’s unique and powerful cultural tax credit.

The eight-day week showcases everyday culture in every Oregon community. Whether it’s taking in a quilt display at the farmer’s market, reading the latest bestseller at the library, imagining pioneer life at a historic cemetery or listening to opera in a bar, the searchable, interactive website – www.oregondaysofculture.org – makes it easy to participate.