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March2006
Quick Facts: Wapakoneta, with a population of
10,474, is Auglaize County’s largest municipality
and the county seat.
RAC Board Members:
John Raush,
President Cindy Staples, V.P.
Debra Henkener, Secretary
Dick Chenoweth,Treasurer Marcia
Maas, Gallery / Program Director
A logo contest will
be opened to the public. A one-year membership to
the art center will be given as the prize (value to
be determined). This logo will present the Riverside
Art Center image to the public and will be used on
the building, all advertising, communications, and
promotional items, such as T-shirts, mugs, etc.
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Wapakoneta Gaining a Home for the Arts
A group
of committed artists is working hard in Wapakoneta,
Ohio. With the help of Wapakoneta business person
Pam Doepker, architect and free-lance artist John
Raush and some other area artists recently formed an
artist's center. The former Wapakoneta Artists
Group, now formally known as Riverside Art Center,
is coming to life.
The goal of the Riverside Art Center (RAC) is to
promote the arts through community involvement.
Their slogan is “Let Your Creativity Flow!” Along
with providing a home for the arts in downtown
Wapakoneta, the center hopes to improve the downtown
image and bring in more commerce.
For more information on Riverside Art Center
contact John Rausch, President, at 419-738-6783, via
email: jrausch1@woh.rr.com ; or Debra Henkener at
419-738-5213, via email:
info@henkenerlogcabin.com.
Arts Place Executive Director Eric Rogers
provided technical assistance on the project. Rogers
gave a presentation to the group in early February
on structuring community arts organizations. Armed
with a list of resources and ideas, the group is
focusing in on their purpose and goals. |
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Starting
an arts center can be a lengthy process. The
organization is working to secure a building that
could be used as a gallery, workshop spaces, and
studios. If all goes well, the artists will have a
nice place to work, study, and display their
finished pieces. In addition, work is in progress on
strategic planning, future fundraising efforts,
membership, and a multitude of other important
topics. According to Debra Henkener, the board of
directors is confident that most of these will be
accomplished in the next few months.
Congratulations to the Riverside Art Center
and Good Luck!
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