Spokane: Mayor Brown Reestablishes City Arts Office, Names New Manager to Lead Effort
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~ Spokane, WA - Mayor Lisa Brown has announced the reestablishment of the City of Spokane's arts office, a move that has been long-awaited by local artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses. The office had been closed under a previous administration, but Mayor Brown's commitment to the creative economy has led to its reopening.

The decision to reopen the arts office was also in line with a key recommendation made by the mayor's Enriching Families and Communities transition committee. "Arts and culture are essential to who we are as a city," Mayor Brown stated. "Reopening the arts office has been a priority of mine and ensures that the City of Spokane supports the people and organizations that make our community more vibrant and economically resilient."

The newly renamed Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Department will now house the arts office under the City's Community and Economic Development Division. Megan Duvall, who has been with the Historic Preservation Office for 12 years, will take on the role of director for the new office.

In addition, Elisabet Edwards has been appointed as the new Community Arts Manager. Edwards brings 17 years of experience in arts development and administration to her new role. She has previously served as Mayor Brown's Arts Liaison for two years and is excited to continue her work in promoting arts and culture in Spokane.

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"I am honored to take on this role at such an exciting moment for our city," Edwards said. "From public art installations to the new creative district, Spokane is celebrating how the arts connect community. I look forward to working with artists and organizations across Spokane to build something meaningful together."

The appointment of Edwards as Community Arts Manager has been met with enthusiasm from various members of Spokane's art community. Audrey Overstreet, Chair of the Arts Commission, expressed her support for Mayor Brown's decision. "With this appointment of a new Community Arts Manager, Mayor Brown has taken another big step to embrace arts and culture as a tool for driving Spokane's economic growth, quality of life, equity and vibrancy," Overstreet said. "Edwards' background indicates she is invested and ready to roll up her sleeves on behalf of local creatives and our greater Spokane community."

The reopening of the arts office is a positive step towards supporting the arts in Spokane and promoting its role in the city's growth and development. With Edwards at the helm, the office is expected to work closely with artists, organizations, and City contractors to support programming and coordination of public art. The community can look forward to more vibrant and culturally rich experiences in Spokane under this new leadership.

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