Cascadia Arts Association (CAA) is an exciting new arts nonprofit membership organization located in Troutdale, Oregon. Troutdale, nestled in East Multnomah County, is part of the West Columbia Gorge and uniquely poised to become a robust arts destination. Through various nonprofit, government, and business partnerships, Troutdale is an active, diverse arts community that contributes to the county’s community art projects, annual art shows, and educational opportunities. From our findings, CAA has
the opportunity to become a key contributor as an arts association to develop Troutdale’s arts community.
This report is intended to provide recommendations for best practices in creating and maintaining a sustainable arts organization.
