LI S A
V O LLE
FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Resolutions
“And I told you
to be patient
And I told you
to be fine
And I told you
to be balanced
And I told you
to be kind”
-JUSTIN
VERNON
Every January, we resolve to do something new, different, better in the
upcoming year. Yet fewer than 10 percent
succeed. Why? Maybe we tend to treat
our resolutions as more items on an
already full to-do list. And trust me …
I love a to-do list.
I’m prompted to think about this
because I’m writing this column on
#GivingTuesday, a nationwide movement
kicking off the holiday giving season. I’d
like to challenge all of us to put giving
to the arts on our list of resolutions. The
change of the calendar year reminds us
of the importance, value and constant
renewal that arts and culture provide.
Why does art matter to you? For me,
culture — music, drama, dance, literature,
design, and the humanities as a whole —
serves as a kind of universal code for our
lives. It helps us express the biggest possible ideas and provides the most profound
impact on individuals. And creativity is
contagious, refreshing and energizing.
Give big, give small, give often, give because it feels good and makes a difference
both to you and to the organizations
you support. There are so many ways to
engage, invest and be a part of something
you feel passionate about!
LISA VOLLE
2014-15 ARTSLANDIA AMBASSADOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THIRD ANGLE NEW MUSIC
Lisa’s Top Five Ways To Give
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Double your
impact through
the Oregon
Cultural Trust
and receive
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credit.
Ask your
employer to
participate
in matching
donations to
nonprofits.
Plan your
legacy and add
culture to your
will or trust.
Set up recurring
monthly donations
to support
your favorite
organizations.
Shop through
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select your charity
of choice to
receive a donation
of 0.5% of the
price of all of your
eligible purchases.
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LISA