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iQART CENTER <br />of Minnesota a f 2XS 1 ■^ OAQMO j <br />2240 North Shore Dnve • Wayzata. MN 55391 • (612) 473-7361 ini <br />May 23, 1990 <br />Mark Bernhardson <br />City of Orono <br />P. 0. Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay, MN 55303 <br />MAY 3 1 '1990 <br />Dear Mark, <br />The purpose of this letter is to request funding from the City <br />of Orono for the Art Center c ' 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. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />To provide an opportunity for the instruction, knowledge, <br />and appreciation of the arts. <br />To serve the. entire community, from child to senior citizen. <br />To recognize and encourage Minnesota talent through juried <br />exhibitions. <br />To innovate approaches to cultural and artistic community <br />involvertent, 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 for <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 pa in ting. <br />:* .also .house Crystal Bay Catering who offers rest^rant lunch <br />services on a daily basis. ir.. . .J • - ! • ^ <br />• Vi:?:”-- <br />*'* r *