Our Mission
We are transforming Ashland into 'STORYTOWN'—a dynamic, year-round destination that attracts new visitors and invigorates tourism by curating an expansive calendar of events that resonate with both locals and visitors, driving economic growth and enhancing the community's vibrancy, expanding and diversifying our calendar of world-class storytelling experiences to include music, film, art, speaker series, comedy, food events, literary experiences, advertising, AI technology, and more.
From the original Indigenous peoples who honored oral histories to the Chautauqua that set the stage for the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival to thrive, Ashland has always been a place where stories come alive.
Our Mission is to celebrate the best of what already exists in Ashland while also expanding the menu by offering next-level experiences in the Arts and the Outdoors in one amazing town that acts a lot bigger than it is.
The Storytown Calendar
We are working with Travel Ashland to develop a comprehensive, unified calendar that embodies Ashland's ‘storied’ heritage. This intentional curation of diverse events will foster collaboration among Ashland's cultural pillars, creating an environment where there's always something happening, inviting anyone who enters our city to write their own story.
The Storytown App and Live Streaming Content
To enhance engagement, we are creating an interactive Storytown Calendar App. This user-friendly platform will allow users to explore and interact with Ashland's events in real-time. By incorporating live streaming capabilities, we aim to amplify Ashland's creative spirit globally, reaching audiences beyond our geographic boundaries and generating new revenue streams through digital content.
Storytown Presents
ACEA is committed to producing original, world-class events that complement existing offerings and introduce fresh, exciting experiences to Ashland's cultural scene. The goal is to create a year-round tapestry of experiences.
In addition to creating original events, we are collaborating with existing initiatives like Epic Ashland to enhance tourism and stimulate economic growth for our city.
Together, these events will reflect Ashland’s cultural roots while also filling vital economic gaps in the calendar year. They will ensure a continuous celebration of storytelling in its many forms, which will foster healthy economic streams for our businesses.
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