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For Immediate Release Contact: Oregon Arts Commission Announces Open Arts Forum In Hood River for Gorge Residents The Oregon Arts Commission will hold its third Open Arts Forum in Hood River as part of its Listening Tour across Oregon on Wednesday October 12, 2005. Oregon artists, arts supporters, advocates and elected officials are invited to participate in a discussion with Arts Commissioners and staff from noon to - 1:30 pm at the Hood River County Library, 502 State Street in Hood River. "The Arts Commission is holding these open arts forums to hear first-hand about the successes achieved by Oregon arts groups, as well as what challenges they're encountering. We are inviting the Gorge arts community to talk with us about their accomplishments, barriers to success, and other issues they feel need attention. We also want to hear from arts supporters on what value the arts bring to their communities, " said Christine D'Arcy, Executive Director of the Arts Commission. The forum is intended to solicit ideas from the art and culture community and the general public to help the Commission develop policies that strengthen the arts across Oregon. "As we plan for the future, we are reaching out to Oregon's arts stakeholders for ideas and advice," said D'Arcy. Contact Renita McNaughtan at the Oregon Arts Commission, renita.mcnaughtan@state.or.us Dated for freshness! Page last updated May 02, 2008 |
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