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Parowan arts program reports growth, proposes community studio and gallery
Summary
Steve Decker reported steady attendance and grant‑backed programs for the Parowan arts program, outlined a possible community studio/gallery near the Smith Home, and said the program returns about $2.54 for every $1 invested.
Steve Decker presented the Parowan City arts program, emphasizing visual arts activity, grants and community partnerships. "This is the 3rd annual art program," he said, and summarized attendance and participation metrics, including roughly 385 total program attendances and about 97 unique participants.
Decker outlined ongoing programs — '3rd Thursday,' 'Bodies of Art,' and a creative aging grant — and said many participants were hobbyists who benefit from mentorship and school partnerships. He described a prospective community studio/gallery behind the Smith Home that would cluster cultural assets (War Memorial, Rock Church, Smith Home) and provide walking access from schools. Decker said the program would pursue fundraising and a QR‑code donation link to a future budget line; he also noted a calculated return on investment and potential expansion subject to funding and capacity.
