There was at least one element that was left out of this discussion and should have been represented on the panel. That of the consumer....someone who lives in the community where all of this art and growth is taking place. You needed a community representative as well. Perhaps next time!! Alderman John Arena Jeff Semmerling Julie Ritchey ......The Six Corners Associaiion met with students and directors of Illinois Main Street communities as part of its summer training program and held a panel discussion about engaging the arts to build thriving neighborhoods on June 18 at the Filament Theater, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. The building, which also houses the association, the Inside Out Art Studio and the National Veterans Art Museum, was used as example of how artists and community groups can come together and help revitalize a neighborhood from both cultural and economic standpoints. The discussion was used as a case study and training for students and volunteers from the Main Street program about how to recruit art businesses and groups to neighborhoods. The panel featured Alderman John Arena (45th), Cyd Smillieof Arts Alive Chicago and Julie Ritchey of the Filament Theater, with Levi Moore of the National Veterans Art Museum serving as the moderator....... nadignewspapers/2014/06/28/six-corners-association-meets-with-illinois-main-street-communitites/
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 03:27:56 +0000