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A Comeback For The Arts – No Kidding!
April, 1 2021
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Friends and Artists,
We’re not pulling your leg when we say that the arts are making a strong rebound here in Southwest Washington. Even now, we are entering into an era of new opportunities, stronger community partnerships, and the rekindling of cherished experiences. On March 20th, Columbia Dance launched its first live performance in over a year, with smashing success! Spring classes are going strong at Riverside Performing Arts, Journey Theater, and Metropolitan Performing Arts. Downtown Vancouver will host in-person and virtual experiences for this month’s First Friday Art Walk, and this weekend Magenta Theater will host two virtual performances over Zoom. We’re also seeing more collaborations among our local arts organizations, like the Columbia Arts Network, a new coalition for the visual arts in Southwest Washington. The arts in our community don’t fool around!
For more information about our mission, visit our website, or contact us at info@centerforartswwa.org.Together we can set the stage for a future where the arts are always growing and thriving for everyone. Thank you for helping us keep the arts accessible, thought-provoking, and vibrant. Have a humorous day!
Sincerely,
The CFA Team
And Now For This Week’s Top Picks…
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MUSIC | VSO Classical Concert
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ARTS | First Friday Art Walk
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THEATRE | A Virtual Whodunnit
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PUBLIC ART | A Summer of Murals
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LITERARY ARTS | Virtual Open Mic Night
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OPPORTUNITIES | Pandemic Relief Grants
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