Historical March–April 2013 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The West End Arts Council is holding a 2013 kick off meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the SDCC office. Anyone who would like to take a role in organizing future artsrelated events in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood is invited to attend.
The arts council is committed to “presenting cultural, educational, and entertainment programs that enrich the Skinker DeBaliviere community.” The events already planned for upcoming year are as follows: 1. Summer concert series at Four Corners Park – concerts in June, August and September 2. Wintermarkt – a local reimagining of a German Christmas festival in early December 3.
A hands-on art workshop for neighborhood children in early June Other events are possible, if more people step up to take leadership within the organization.
The arts council is looking for neighbors who are excited about volunteering with regular events, as well those willing to share ideas and take a leadership role in organizing events. Tasks typically undertaken by arts council members include: grant writing; creating publicity materials; booking musical talent; setting up various booths at events; planning, preparing and serving food and drink.
Also on the table for the Feb. 22 meeting is a proposal to change the name of organization. For historical reasons, the arts council includes the neighborhood immediately to the north called the West End (although sometimes thought to refer to the better known Central West End neighborhood). However the West End Arts Council’s mission and identity is really focused on Skinker DeBaliviere and it is perhaps time to change the name to better reflect that fact.
Please e-mail sdcc@skinkerdebaliviere.com if you are interested in getting involved with this group.
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Neighborhood children at arts activity. Descriptive caption supplied.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March–April 2013.
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Archival transcription note: Opening meeting Feb 25 conflicts with later Feb 22; both source dates retained.
Original source: SD_Times2013_02.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
