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<br />ELK RIVER <br />ARE A <br />ARTS <br />ALLIANCE <br />-- -~--4 <br /> <br />The Handke Center. 1170 Main Street. Elk River, MN . 55330. Ph: 763.441.4725 . Fax: 763. 241.3521 <br />www.elkriverart.org.elkriverart@sherbtel.net <br /> <br />October 24, 2005 <br /> <br />Elk River City Council <br />Mr. Pat Klaers, City Administrator <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Road <br />Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Klinzing, City Council Members, and Mr. Klaers: <br /> <br />The City of Elk River can be proud of its history of supporting the arts by funding the work of the <br />Elk River Area Arts Alliance. Believing in the power of the arts to build and maintain healthy <br />communities, we believe that we made a difference with our programming last year and <br />anticipate another year of activities that inspire, educate, and engage individuals of all ages. <br /> <br />In 2005-06, city funding will support our mission and the following programs: <br />. Strings for Youth registration is complete with 60 students participating in affordable <br />viola, violin and cello lessons for student's ages 5-17. <br />. Arts in Harmony, our national juried art show, celebrated its 10th year last year and <br />plans are now underway for another successful show. Entries are already arriving from <br />all parts of the United States. This year the entry form was added to our website, <br />elkriverart.org. <br />. The Performance Series is now underway in its fourth year, with two shows completed <br />and over 300 audience members participating. <br />. ArtSoup 2007 plans will begin in spring of 2006 with the recruitment of many <br />community volunteers. <br />. Strategic Planning Process will begin in November 2005 with an experienced facilitator <br />who will lead the organization into the future. <br />. Restoration and renovation of the Handke School continues with a feasibility study <br />conducted by the ERAAA for a community space/atrium and art gallery and architectural <br />planning by professionals hired by ISO 728. <br /> <br />We are very pleased with our growth in programming and development over the years and <br />continue to seethe future positively. Contributions from the City of Elk River are vital to our <br />success. Therefore, we formally renew our request for $10,000 with this letter. My conversation <br />with you in July of 2005 indicated that the City of Elk River would be including that amount <br />again in the city budget to support the arts. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />