This was posted to the Clinton School blog by a fellow classmate. Special thanks to all my classmates who made it up for the event. Enjoy! -T
Posted by student EMILY FISCHER - The Delta Visual Arts Center’s Inaugural Event in Newport, Ark., was a huge success on Saturday. Almost 200 visitors attended to participate in workshops, buy art and visit with the 13 Delta artists–Melverue Abraham, Darlene Kirkpatrick Black, Kay Brand, Tim Davis, Gail Fogleman, Judy Gagner, Donia Giannakouros, Austin Grimes, Ariston Jacks, Mindy Lacefield, Julie Lamons, Barbara Smock and Nancy LaFarra Wilson.
The event was organized by the Delta Visual Arts Center Committee and myself along with classmates Joanna Klak and Todd Moore. We have been working on developing the Center since August, and this event was the public culmination of our efforts.
Field Service Coordinator Marie Lindquist, Dean Skip Rutherford, as well as nine other Clinton School students were in attendance.
The Delta Visual Arts Center is a joint endeavor between the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC), the Downtown Revitalization and Improvement Volunteer Effort (D.R.I.V.E.), the Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council (IMRAC), the City of Newport and the Clinton School of Public Service. The purpose is to create an innovative center that invites Delta artists to use studio space, sell their work, and teach workshops to the community. This engagement with artists will open the door to hosting a creative economy in Northeast, AR and be an addition to the revitalization of downtown.
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