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Powerhouse Finalist for Tom's of Maine
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has been selected as a finalist for a $20,000 award in the 50 States for Good program sponsored by Tom's of Maine. Tom's of Maine receives thousands of submissions for this program. They have selected just 41 groups to consider as finalists. TheYoknapatawpha Arts Council's project to renovate the Powerhouse Community Arts Center is the only organization in Mississippi that was selected.
The program has entered the public support phase and we need your help. We need you to vote for our program on the 50 States for Good website. Voting is active. Follow the links below to vote for the Arts Council. You can vote once a day. Although all the programs that have been selected are worthy we hope you will help bring this support to a program in our community.
Please take time to vote right now. Share this link with your network of people. Then save this link, vote again everyday, and remind your friends to vote everyday.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Thank you for your continued support of the arts.
Everyone recognizes the value of Chambers of Commerce, Better Business Bureaus, or Economic Development Councils. The purpose is obvious. They promote business which creates jobs, encourages business support of the community, and open doors to encourage local business owners to work together. The Arts Council serves the same purpose. The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is your Chamber of Commerce for the arts.
Attracting creative individuals to our community who will attract other creative people which in turn will make our community vibrant and exciting.
The Arts Council is the official arts agency for Oxford and Lafayette County, with one full-time staff member, a twelve member Board of Directors, and volunteers working to transform the creative works of artists, performers, musicians, and writers into programs that create jobs, attract tourists, and enrich our community. How effective is the arts council? In 2009 the arts council working with local artists fostered over 315 days of art programs. These programs ranged from gallery exhibits, live music, performing arts, and special events including free dance lessons for all ages, free arts classes, and a writer’s series that featured nationally recognized authors. Support the Arts in Oxford and Lafayette County become a Member in the Arts Council here
