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Creating An Arts Network in Martinsburg

Author: Brad Hopkins, ITP Admin | Published: 09/09/2009 | 18 Views | Short URL: http://www.inthepanhandle.com/local/n/3352

Cooperation and communication help stimulate economic and cultural gains in other communities – why not Martinsburg? City Club presentations have pointed out how other cities in the region are developing their arts community. Now it’s Martinsburg’s turn.

Two local “arts activists”, Rip Smith and Malinda Shaver, started the Berkeley Arts Bulletin in an effort to create a new level of communication for all of the great art related activities with the cooperation of the area’s many art organizations. With communication and cooperation as their theme, Rip and Malinda leveraged the collective-body of arts energy into the Berkeley Arts Council. Come hear about this new organization.

Rip and Malinda will kick off the 2009-10 season of City Club luncheons with their presentation of how the Berkeley Arts Council is will help bring together the many diverse creative people in Martinsburg and the surrounding Berkeley County area. Their goal is help create a stronger connection between the arts and our community.

We will be hosted by Epicenter, a mixed-use active arts, professional services and high-tech incubator in the renovated, historic former mansion –YMCA-city hall building. The Epicenter is founded on the idea that business excellence requires an integrated and balanced program of leadership, technology, community, physical health, emotional resilience and mental well-being. Come to City Club and visit this wonderful building.

The City Club is a forum of residents, businesses and property owners who meet monthly in Martinsburg to learn about ways of supporting the vitality and preservation of historic Martinsburg. The luncheon cost is $10 for those who respond to us by email before noon, September 13, the Monday before the event.

Because of limited seating and because so many are interested in our featured program speakers, lunch wil l be available for only those who have made an advance reservation by September 13th. Please confirm your reservation for lunch via e-mail with your name and phone number and the number in your party to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)