Press release from The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design:
Jane Chu, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, is making her first official trip to North Carolina and the North Carolina Arts Council is partnering with The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design to host a public event in her honor. Since 1965 the NEA has promoted, strengthened and funded the arts to increase the creative capacity of our communities and expand opportunities for citizens to participate in the arts. Chairman Chu will make remarks on the public value of the arts, followed by a conversation with Wayne Martin, Executive Director of the North Carolina Arts Council.
This event is free and open to the public. Limited seating is available so reserve your seat at neameeting.eventbrite.com. Please make plans to attend this exceptional gathering!
When: Monday, August 21, 6 – 7 pm
Location: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 67 Broadway Street, Asheville
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