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Arts Commission names two Arts Citizens of the Year and reports expanded festival attendance
Summary
The Arts Commission recognized Paula Mekas (not present) and David Farmer as Arts Citizens of the Year for Danville and Boyle County, and reported growing attendance at the Constitution Square Festival and continued partnership with local organizations.
Mimi Becker, director of the Arts Commission, reviewed recent programming and recognized two Arts Citizens of the Year. Becker said the commission moved from about 2,500 attendees in the first year of the Constitution Square Festival to roughly 9,900 in the most recent year, and thanked major sponsors and partners.
Becker named Paula Mekas (unable to attend) and David Farmer as Arts Citizens of the Year for Danville and Boyle County and said the commission will make a donation to a charitable foundation to provide performance tickets for students. David Farmer accepted recognition and the court offered congratulations.
The Arts Commission highlighted partnerships with the farmers market and other community organizations; no formal action was required on the item.
