Community input released on new ART program

In June of 2010 the Placer Community Foundation gathered over 150 community members to lend their thoughts and ideas around an exciting new arts program in Placer County.

Generously funded through a newly established endowed fund at the Placer Community Foundation by Sue Cooley, the Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artists Residency and Teaching (ART) program is a lasting legacy to her late daughter Susan Cooley-Gilliom. While details of the program have yet to be determined, it is expected that short-term residencies will be offered in Placer County to nationally established and highly-reputable visual artists who create in a range of media. These artists will then teach workshops and/or conduct lectures to the public. It is anticipated that the ART program will launch mid 2011.

The Community Foundation engaged an outside consultant, Bonnie Laing-Malcolmson, to conduct research and craft a program that it is line with the donor’s overall intent. Ms. Laing-Malcolmson conducted a series of focus groups, met with local arts agencies and presented and gathered feedback at two receptions hosted by the Community Foundation. Her preliminary report highlights this community input which will be used to help inform the design and implementation of the program.

The Placer Community Foundation acknowledges the many people who are helping to inform this program so that it has a lasting impact on the arts in Placer County. We will continue to keep our community updated on when, where and how the program will take shape and encourage continued feedback. Thank you.

For more information about this and other gifts to permanently support the arts in our community, contact us.

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