April 2007
Values:
- Creativity is present in everyone.
- Every person has the potential to appreciate and respond positively to aesthetic influences.
- Art expresses one’s humanity, culture and spirit.
- Active participation in the arts enlivens and inspires all areas of one’s life.
- Art exposure and art education develops ones powers of perception.
- Artists benefit personally and creatively by supporting each other’s artistry.
- The artistic experience supports and encourages diversity and inclusivity, hallmarks of a vibrant community.
General Goals:
- Organize public art events and educational opportunities that utilize the talents, creativity, and enthusiasm of area artists.
- Develop sales events, individual exhibits, art meetings, teaching demonstrations, performances, and just fun activities for and by local artists.
- Network with and show support for other state and national arts organizations through sponsorship and/or participation in their events, when possible.
Ongoing Events:
- Music in the Park
- Rusk County Community Library Art Gallery
- RAAA Gift Gallery
- Toadally Artsy Kids Events
- Adult Art Classes
- Art Harvest
- Random Acts of Poetry & Art
- Friend of the Arts Award
- Scarecrows on Parade
- Community Arts & Music Events
Other Events:
- Art Train
- Musicale
- Teen Art Class