About Cascadia Arts Association (CAA)
Cascadia Arts Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 84-5028795)
Nonprofit Purpose & Mission Statement
The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation are: Enriching our communities through the operation of an art association that promotes the visual, performing, and literary arts.
Activities supporting our mission include, but are not limited to:
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Providing accessible art outreach and education to the public at large.
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Hosting and supporting area art events for the benefit of artists and public at large.
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Nurturing a heightened awareness of art and its ability to enhance the quality of life within the community.
CAA's Story
Cascadia Arts Association (CAA), founded in March 2020 by former organizers of Troutdale’s Fall Festival of the Arts, is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts through festivals and community programs.
In 2022, the festival became the Troutdale Arts Festival (TAF). CAA’s mission is to promote visual, performing, and literary arts, support education, and enrich the community.
Since its inception, CAA has hosted its 5th annual TAF with over 6,000 attendees, secured grants for public art, and completed a two-year community Troutdale Art Trout project.
They continue to partnered with local organizations and government to benefit residents, businesses, and visitors.