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| Kate Griffin, actress, Salina, KS |
 alina school children are growing up with the expectation that the arts are part of daily life in their community. They are familiar and comfortable with artistic expression because of the artists who work alongside their teachers, because of the Festival, and because of the strong fabric of Salina's arts community.
From the Commission's "Arts Infusion Program" - where pathways for artistic experiences are created through partnerships with the schools - to the life-long learning aspects of artistic interaction created through the Smoky Hill River Festival, and other community programs like the Spring Poetry Series and Art a la Carte Concerts, Arts Education programs create opportunities for us to interact with art, artists, and each other. |
 Navah Perlman, Pianist |
| In 1999 significant achievements were made through the formal "Arts Infusion" partnership with schools - over 21,000 student contacts were made, working with 120 teachers and over 60 local, regional and national artists. The 1998-99 Evaluation Report states that "Everyone felt that the Program provided an opportunity for greater acceptance of the arts in everyday life, giving students a chance to succeed." Out-of-region residency artists included: Kelly and Diana Werts, folk music and dance; Rod Molzahn, 1st person Shakespeare interpretation; Linda Maxey, marimba; the piano trio of Perlman, Nikkanen and Bailey; and storyteller Priscilla Howe. | |
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For further information, contact: Salina Arts and Humanities Commission P.O. Box 2181 • Salina, KS 67402-2181 phone (785) 826-7410 • fax (785) 826-7444 e-mail: sahc@salina.org |