HomeMy WebLinkAbout14- Emerson Application for MT Cultural Trust Funds July 28, 2014
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( P.O. Box 202201
Helena, MT 59620-2201
Mayor
Jeff Krauss
RE: Emerson Arts and Cultural Center application for Montana Cultural Trust Funds to
Deputy Mayor support the Schools in the Gallery program.
Carson Taylor
Dear Grant Review Committee:
Commissioners
Cyndy Andrus On behalf of the City of Bozeman, please accept this letter as an expression of the City's
Chris Mehl I strong support for the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture's application for-Montana
1-Ho Pomeroy Cultural Trust Funds to support the Schools in the Gallery program.
CITY OF BOZEMAN During the last academic year, 2013-2014, over 600 students from Bozeman and
surrounding communities participated in this valuable program. The Emerson's "Schools in
121 N. Rouse ! the Gallery" supports a wide range of activities that expose students to artists, artistic
P.O. Box 1230 techniques and arts within their community. Arts education is a vital part of a well rounded
Bozeman, MT 59771 education and the Emerson's Schools in the Gallery program is a critical part of exposing a
broad cross section of students in the community to arts.
Phone: (406) 582-2320
Fax: (406) 582-2344 The Emerson and its programs greatly enhance this community by providing arts programs
TDD: (406) 582-2301 such as the Schools in the Gallery program to assist and enhance existing arts education and
exposure within Bozeman.
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Sincerely,
Core Values
Integrity: Be honest, L
hard-working,reliable
and accountable to the ;
public. Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor
Leadership: Take
initiative,lead by
example, and be open to
innovative ideas.
Service: Work
unselfishly for our
community and its
citizens.
Teamwork: Respect
others,welcome citizen
involvement, and work
together to achieve the
best result.