City of Derby News Release
City Hall Art Gallery New Exhibit Opens on January 22
January 14, 2008
The public is invited to the City Hall Art Gallery Opening on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Derby City Hall, 611 Mulberry Rd. The Art Gallery will feature artwork by art professionals from the USD 260 School District and Derby Recreation Commission (DRC). The event is free and open to the public.
“A great nation deserves great art” is the motto of the National Endowment for the Arts and one of my favorites,” said Marc Durfee, Art Director for the DRC. “The City of Derby has taken this statement to heart and shown its commitment to art and creativity by establishing the City Gallery in City Hall. In doing so, the City of Derby sends the message that Art is an important and valuable part of this growing community.”
The City Hall Art Gallery Project is a partnership between the City of Derby, the DRC and USD 260. The project was established in November 2007 to feature and inspire the artistic talents of USD 260 residents, especially that of young artists, by contributing to community art appreciation and providing a venue to exhibit artwork. (See Art Gallery web page here).
The City Hall Art Gallery will feature artwork from the community with particular emphasis on art by students enrolled in USD 260 high school and middle school art programs. Artists will be able to display their artwork in a prestigious community venue as well as list the artwork for sale to interested third parties and, when available, compete for privately sponsored scholarships. The inaugural Art Gallery Opening was held in November 2007 and featured artwork by Derby High School and Derby Middle School students.
The art gallery will be open for viewing during regular operating hours at City Hall: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will also be available during City Council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m.
If you have questions, please contact Janae Prunier-Billman at 316/788-1519.
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