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Smithfield residents urge an arts center; describe desired features during public comment
Summary
Two visitors asked the Planning Commission to support an arts center in Smithfield: Jessica Higginbotham (Smithfield Arts Council) said the council's goal is to build one, and Becky Eck described an arts center with theater, galleries, classrooms and choir space.
During the public‑comment portion of the May 20 meeting, visitors urged the Planning Commission to support development of an arts center in Smithfield.
Jessica Higginbotham, representing the Smithfield Arts Council, said the council’s long‑term goal is to build an arts center in the city and she attended the meeting to listen to Future Land Use Map discussions. Visitor Becky Eck urged the Commission to prioritize arts programming, saying community arts are important for mental and social health. Eck described an ideal facility "would have a place to present theater, display art, areas for classes and hands‑on projects and a space for a choir."
Chairman Jim Marshall asked about the community vision for such a center; the visitors offered the description above but did not request a specific city action at this meeting.
