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o ART CENTER <br />-— of Minnesota <br />2240 North Shore Drive • Wayzaia. MN 55391 • (612) 477-7361 <br />cnvoF <br />cmoNO <br />May 23, 1990 <br />Mark Bernhardson <br />City of Orono <br />P. 0. Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay, MN 55303 <br />MAY 3 J. '1990 <br />Dear Mark, <br />The purpose of this letter is to request funding from the City <br />of Orono for the Art Center of Minnesota (soon to be known as <br />the Minnetonka Center for the Arts - we are in the process of <br />changing our name back to what it was 10 years ago). <br />History <br />For over 37 years, the Art Center has provided arts instruction <br />and innovative arts programming to residents of the Western <br />suburban area. Persons of any age, aptitude, or level of <br />experience are welcomed to the Lake Minnetonka campus for year <br />'round classes and exhibitions in the studio and performing arts. <br />The Art Center has the following objectives: <br />1. To provide an opportunity for the instruction, knowledge, <br />and appreciation of the arts. <br />2. To serve thfe. entire co'^munity, from child to senior citizen. <br />3. To recognize and encourage Minnesota talent through juried <br />exhibitions. <br />4. To innovate approaches to cultural and artistic community <br />involvement, including joint programming that unites urban <br />and suburban groups. <br />The Art Center offers three kinds of programming: traditional <br />art instruction through classes; special programs targeted <br />seniors, children and other audiences; and workshops or special <br />events, such as juried exhibitions. <br />Our facilities include a 22,000 square foot building with studios <br />for sculpture, pottery, fiber, photography, drawing and painting. <br />We also house Crystal Bay Catering who offers restaurant lunch <br />services on a daily basis. <br />A*.. <br />#. . . . <br />. ‘ ...