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MUSKOKA
MAGAZINE In an effort to gain support for local artists, Muskoka Arts & Crafts Incorporated would like to see Muskoka become a Designated Arts Community. The recent proposal gained strength after receiving support from the District of Muskoka's planning and economic development committee. "Arts and culture are important to making a community stronger by contributing to the economy and quality of life of its citizens," says Sara Hall, the president for Muskoka Arts & Crafts. "This designation will help to make the public aware of the strength and richness of the arts community in Muskoka." Hall says that if the council of the District Municipality of Muskoka passes the motion to designate Muskoka as an arts community, the support could open the doors to other levels of government funding. It could also benefit individual artists and organizations that apply for grant money. "By passing this motion to declare Muskoka as a Designated Arts Community, the District Municipality of Muskoka will be making a genuine affirmation to the strength of the arts in this area," Hall says. "Council will be giving the arts community visible support and a tool for businesses and organizations to further develop Muskoka's reputation as a culturally vibrant area." Once the motion to declare Muskoka as a Designated Arts Community is passed by District council, Muskoka Arts & Crafts will be designing and developing posters as well as an information package for artists, businesses, tourism agencies, resorts and attractions to help them utilize this designation to the fullest. Muskoka Arts & Crafts is a non-profit visual arts organization representing 360 artists and art supporters. Its aim is to help artists thrive, to financially support students and to ensure patrons can engage in visual arts. "From national icons, international musicians, renowned artists as well as people who are picking up a paint brush for the first time, Muskoka inspires creativity," says Hall. "Our artists have become as integral as our landscape."
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