Marshall Regional Arts Council
MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS
FOUNDED: May 1979
The Marshall Regional Arts Council was formed in 1979 under the leadership of Dr. Gwin Morris, Morris was Academic Dean of East Texas University at the time, and served as the first president of the Arts Council.
Executive Director: Joyce Weekly
The Mission of the Marshall Regional Arts Council is to support, promote, and encourage participation and involvement of all citizens of the region in quality experiences both in the Arts and Humanities.
This mission will be accomplished through:
- Life long arts in education opportunities
- Activities supporting area artists and creativity
- Providing a wide range of quality artistic performances
- Activities that recognize the accomplishment of regional arts organizations and assist in their future development.
WHY SUPPORT THE MRAC?
BECAUSE Your Arts Council:
Serves more than 19,000 area residents directly each year, and thousands more through grants to other organizations Contributes to student success by helping schools teach the arts and other subjects in creative ways. Enhances the quality of life for the entire community through performances, exhibits, educational programs, and other events. Strengthens other cultural organizations by awarding competitive grants. Provides opportunities for local-area artists to showcase their work. Promotes local cultural events through print publications and Internet postings. Build a positive community image that attracts tourists, new residents, and new business.
Brings new dollars into the community through tourism, visiting artists, and grants received. THE MISSION of the Marshall Regional Arts Council to support, promote, and encourage participation and involvement of all citizens of the region in quality experiences in both the Arts and Humanitites.
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