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Moorhead recreation specialist says River Arts drew steady crowds but could be more "art focused"
Summary
Steve French, Moorhead recreation events specialist, told the Arts and Culture Commission on Sept. 15 that the River Arts summer series averaged about 200 attendees per show and drew as many as 400 for one date; commissioners and members urged more hands-on art activities, varied food options and stronger promotion for next year.
Steve French, recreation events specialist for the City of Moorhead, told the Moorhead Arts and Culture Commission on Sept. 15 that the River Arts summer series held five events this year and drew “roughly about 200 people per event,” with one night he estimated at closer to 400 attendees.
French said he ran five River Arts nights — two in June, two in July and one in August — at Viking Ship Park, and that programming mixed musical headliners with family activities and discrete art experiences. “We had Kim the clown, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, a graffiti session, paper-making classes…
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