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| ArtsLink, the Wetzel & Tyler arts council,
will kick off its 19th year with the annual meeting
at 6 p.m. Monday, January 13th. |
ArtsLink, the arts council of Wetzel and Tyler counties, will
kick off its
19th
year with the annual meeting scheduled for
6
p.m. Monday, January
13,
at the Francis Creative Arts Center. The public is invited and
light refreshments will be served.
The handicapped-accessible center is located at the corner of Maple
Avenue and Washington Street.
Board members to be elected to another term include Bob Gibb, Dan
Henthorn, Tom Fonner and Bryce Negie. New members nominated for the
board include Robby Parsons and Cheryl Cox.
During the annual meeting, the board will take a look back at the
past year’s successes and reflect on the history of the
organization. They anticipate a good turnout of members so they can
seek input on goals and activities for the coming year. The public
is urged to attend. Also, Carla McBee,
Executive Director of the Wetzel County Chamber of
Commerce,
will be speaking about
good
safe driving
habits during the winter months.
Since its inception
in 2001,
ArtsLink has had many successes, starting with the $100,000
renovation to the Francis Creative Arts Center, named for the
late
Elizabeth Francis. The
building
was
donated by her husband
Jack Francis, to West Virginia Northern Community College
for use as an arts center.
An annual
Concert Series,
art exhibits, classes and other arts activities have delighted
audiences annually, as have children’s theater productions. A
mini-grant program gives financial support to local artists and
arts organizations. Major partners include West Virginia Northern
Community College
and
the New Martinsville Parks and Recreation Commission. Additional
support for ArtsLink’s activities is provided by WETZ
&
WYMJ Radio,
Ohio Valley Online,
the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, and the Stealey
Community Fund.
Much of the success of the organization can be attributed to
its
over 200
members and generous donors, including EQT
Foundation,
Dominion Foundation,
and John J. Mensore, whose major donation was honored with the
naming of the downstairs gallery the “John C. and Catherine Mensore
Gallery.”
Event
sponsorships are matched with grants from the West Virginia
Commission on the Arts.
Neighborhood Investment Program state tax credits are also
available for qualifying donations.
Following the annual meeting, the new board of directors will meet
to elect officers.
Additional information concerning ArtsLink is available online at
www.artslinkwv.org. ArtsLink is committed to making the arts
accessible to all. Those needing assistance to take advantage of
ArtsLink’s activities are invited to call 304-455-2278 for more
information. |
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ArtsLink receives a donation from Dominion
Resources Services. Pictured left to right are, Carolyn
Hizer, Mary Rohrig, Amanda McPherson, Miranda Rogers, Barbara
Vincent, Scarlet Hood, Jane Knight, Larry Tackett, Clara Glover,
and Brian Rogers.
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Members of the ArtsLink Board of Directors recently received a
donation from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. ArtsLink, the arts
council for Wetzel and Tyler counties, will use the funding to
support arts programs in area schools. Dominion and its
philanthropic arm, The Dominion Foundation, annually award about
$20 million to causes that protect the environment, promote
education and help meet basic human needs.
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical,
social and economic well-being of the communities served by
Dominion companies, which also invest in communities through
programs and volunteer activities. Christine Mitchell, Dominion’s
local external affairs representative noted that Foundation grants
are funded by shareholder dollars and are not borne by customers.
“We are happy to support ArtsLink, and hope that it can continue to
enhance the teaching of the arts to our local children,” said
Mitchell.
For information on ArtsLink’s activities, please call
304-455-2278. ArtsLink is committed to providing universal
accessibility wherever possible. Persons with special needs may
contact ArtsLink to request assistance. |
ArtsLink
Website Gets Support
The ArtsLink, Inc.,
website is now being hosted by a local software management
company.
Ohio Valley Online, a
division of Prosite Business Solutions, LLC, is helping ArtsLink to
get its message across to residents of
the Mid-Ohio Valley area.
The ArtsLink
website is www.artslinkwv.org. Ohio Valley Online is
located at 732 Third Street in New Martinsville, next to Sounds
Incredible. "The ArtsLink website is a great place to check for
news about the organization, become a member or
donor, or check out photos from recent events," said
Fran Caldwell, ArtsLink president. "We are extremely grateful to
Ohio Valley Online for their help."
The ArtsLink website was originally designed by David
McCartney II, son of Dave McCartney, CFO at Wetzel County Hospital
and a former ArtsLink board member, as a senior project for his
college degree. Ohio Valley Online took over the hosting of the website to make it easier for ArtsLink
personnel to receive local technical support.
"We are now able to quickly
update the site and keep our information
current",
Caldwell said. Ohio Valley
Online specializes in web design and hosting database
enabled websites where companies can post
images, text, products and events themselves without the ongoing need of a web designer.
Parent company Prosite Business
Solutions, LLC was established in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1998
by the husband and wife Information
Technology team of Cindy and Jason Warren, specializing in
Ecommerce Websites, Quick Books Training, MS Access
database development and overall IT solutions. In September
2001, Prosite rolled out Pro Business Tools (SM) installation
management tools and scheduling software were rolled out to
companies nationwide to help them better manage their service business. In 2002, Prosite added an east coast
location in New Martinsville, Cindy (Willey) Warren's
hometown. More information about Prosite is available online
at www.probusinesstools.com. | |
ArtsLink is committed to providing universal
accessibility
wherever possible. Accessible seating is available for
all
events. Persons with special needs may contact
us at
304-455-2278 to
request assistance. |
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