Gillette Is Smart About Art Locals benefit from this community’s colorful palette of arts offerings A D V O C AC Y F O R V I S UA L A R T S CO MMUNI T Y ART CENTER The Advocacy for Visual Arts Inc. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts in the region by working in partnership with the community to support a place for inspiration, expression, and education. The center is home to a gallery featuring the work of local artists and hosts weekly arts classes for all ages, beginning with prekindergarten. avacenter.org P OW D E R R I V E R S Y M P H O N Y The symphony celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2007 and welcomes its new conductor Steven Trinkle. The symphony, which is funded and staffed by community volunteers,
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performs several concerts during each season. The organization also sponsors a scholarship for local students. prs.vcn.com C A M - PL E X The CAM-PLEX multi-events facility includes a performing arts theatre, a convention center and an outdoor grandstand to host a series of staged events. The Heritage Center, a performing arts theatre, opened in 1989 and became one of the first in the nation to receive the designation of John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts partner. Since then, the Heritage Center has played host to such performers and artists as Jay Leno, Harry Belefonte, Roy Clark, REO Speedwagon and Richard Marx. cam-plex.com
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M AYOR ’ S A R T CO UNC IL The Mayor’s Art Council, established in 2003 by the city of Gillette, oversees the city’s public art campaign. The goal is “to create a more visually pleasing environment and expand the opportunities for residents and visitors to experience quality works of art in public places.” Dubbed Avenues of Art, the program has seen the purchase or placement of more than 30 sculptures by regional and local artists. ci.gillette.wy.us/mac
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