June 05, 2008 12:12 pm
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Oklahomans will have an opportunity to voice their opinion about the arts in our state at a town meeting scheduled in Pauls Valley on Friday, June 27th at the Pauls Valley Library, 210 N. Willow, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Pauls Valley Arts Council, the purpose of the town meeting is to give individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and interests a chance to express their views regarding the arts and its role in Oklahoma. Executive Director Suzanne Tate said comments expressed at the town meeting will be used to help develop the agency’s strategic plan.
“It’s vitally important for us to determine what the current culture is in our state in order to focus on what is valued by our citizens. In order to be good stewards, it is incumbent on us to develop a strategic plan that will reflect these findings,” said Tate.
Council Research Director Linda Garrett encouraged people from all walks of life to attend the Pauls Valley town meeting.
“From arts festivals to museums, from performances to art classes, the arts in Oklahoma connect us to our neighbors and build pride in our communities. We look forward to hearing how the arts have impacted your life and what role you want the arts to have in the lives of your children and grandchildren,” said Garrett.
For more information, contact the Oklahoma Arts Council at (405) 521-2931.
The Oklahoma Arts Council is a state agency whose mission is to improve lives through the arts by promoting and sustaining the development of a thriving arts environment, which is essential to quality of life, education and economic vitality for all Oklahomans.
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