[Vision2020] Moscow Civic Association meeting

[Bill London]

Supporting the Arts is Focus of Moscow Civic Association Meeting

The public is invited to the Moscow Civic Association meeting to be held
on Monday, July 14, at 7:30pm in the 1912 Building in Moscow.  The
meeting will focus on economic development and enhancement of the
quality of life in Moscow by increasing support for the arts, announced
MCA president Lois Blackburn.
The meeting will include a presentation by Deena Heath, director of the
Moscow Arts Commission about community cultural planning.  Cultural
planning encourages artists and strengthens nonprofit cultural
organizations while addressing regional planning concerns by applying
the arts and culture to tourism, municipal design, downtown
revitalization, as well as economic and community development.
 A panel discussion, with opportunity for public input and questions,
will follow.  The discussion will focus on improving Moscow through a
more vibrant arts community.  Panelists will include:
Shelley Bennett, owner of Bennett & Associates Real Estate Agency,
member Board of Directors of Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, former
member of Board of Directors of Idaho Repertory Theater.
Jim Boland, Owner of C & L Locker, Inc., three time President and
long-time board member of Rendezvous in Moscow, past-president of the
Moscow Chamber of Commerce.
Julie Ketchum, Executive Director of the Kenworthy Performing Arts
Centre, former Executive Director of Rendezvous in Moscow.
Diana Pace, professional artist.
Linda Pall, former City Council member, driving force behind the
development of the Moscow Farmer’s Market and the establishment of the
Moscow Arts Commission.
Donna Kendall Woolston, owner of a local marketing business, Appearances
Marketing and Promotions, vice-chair of the Kenworthy Performing Arts
Centre, Moscow Arts Commissioner, and on the Board of Directors of both
Rendezvous in Moscow and Festival Dance and Performing Arts.
For more information, or to join the organization, visit the MCA webpage
at http: www.moscowcivicasso.org/.