[Nehalem, Oregon; May 6, 2024] – Riverbend Players, a beloved local community theater group, is proud to announce that it is the first arts organization in Tillamook County to join the Regional Arts and Culture Council’s (RACC) prestigious ARTS FOR ALL program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to expand access to arts and cultural experiences for all Oregonians, regardless of income or background.
“At Riverbend Players, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and wonder of live theater,” says Frank Squillo, President of Riverbend Players. “Our participation in the ARTS FOR ALL program allows us to remove financial barriers and welcome a wider range of audience members to our productions.”
Through the ARTS FOR ALL program, Riverbend Players will now offer $5.00 tickets to low income residents for their upcoming performances. The program ensures that everyone who receives temporary assistance through the Oregon Trail Card/SNAP programs can attend specific arts and cultural events at a considerable discount, including all Riverbend Players productions. Complete details are available on their website at RiverbendPlayers.org.
“We are thrilled to welcome Riverbend Players to the ARTS FOR ALL program,” says Madelyn Dawson, Operations Coordinator at the Regional Arts and Culture Council in Portland. “Their commitment to inclusivity aligns perfectly with our mission of making the arts accessible to all.”
About Riverbend Players
Riverbend Players is a non-profit community theater group that provides high-quality theatrical productions for Tillamook County. Founded as a 501(c)(3) in 2016, the group has a long history of staging various plays, from classic comedies to contemporary dramas. Riverbend Players is committed to fostering a love of theater in the community and providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the performing arts.
About the ARTS FOR ALL Program
In 2022, the Regional Arts and Culture Council assumed the outreach and engagement efforts to expand the program statewide. ARTS FOR ALL is committed to ensuring that all Oregonians have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of the arts.