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Message from Mike Simpson, Executive Director
Arts of Collin County Selects Linda Pardue to Be Honored as Neiman Marcus Top Ten Women of Collin County.
The Arts of Collin County has been selected for the second year as one of the designated charitable organizations in the new award program Neiman Marcus Willow Bend Presents The Top Ten Women of Collin County, which recognizes and celebrates the women leaders that advocate and exemplify the nonprofit missions of Collin County. I am thrilled to announce that the Arts of Collin County selected Linda Pardue of Frisco to represent the organization for 2010. Linda will be honored as one of the Top Ten Women of Collin County for her ongoing leadership and advocacy for the arts; commitment to the Arts of Collin County and authentic passion for the importance of arts to build a cultural community.
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Linda has been a strong supporter of the Arts of Collin County since she arrived in Frisco. During the formative years of the Arts of Collin County, Linda participated in the feasibility, planning and served as a liaison to the Frisco arts community. She served on the Board of Directors of the Arts of Collin County Foundation during the BRAVO! Capital Campaign. We have been lucky to be the recipient of Linda’s passion and willingness to share her time and talent in support of our project and the arts in our communities. It is the commitment and dedication of the many friends of this project that have contributed to its progress and success thus far. Read the full story.
We have received several significant contributions this month. Read in this E News about the Collin County Open Space Grant and our first artwork donation. Also, please be a part of the GET UP AND GIVE! donation opportunity, see the details here as well.
We are in the planning stages of several new initiatives as part of our BRAVO! Capital Campaign as we move toward our goal of groundbreaking during the next year. Watch for more news in the coming months.
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| E. Michael Simpson Executive Director |
GET UP AND GIVE! NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY
SEPTEMBER 8TH
SUPPORT THE ARTS OF COLLIN COUNTY
Every Donated Dollar Goes Further On September 8
The Arts of Collin County will earn matching dollars for every gift donated online during the “GET UP AND GIVE! NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY” on September 8, 2010, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It is easy to participate! On September 8, every donation above $25 will be matched if you donate to ARTS OF COLLIN COUNTY through www.donorbridgetx.org, an online resource to connect donors with nonprofit organizations like us. Please visit the site anytime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., search for Arts of Collin County and click “Donate Now.” Each donor will receive immediate acknowledgement from Communities Foundation of Texas and then the Arts of Collin County after the day’s donations are processed.
It doesn’t matter when you give; just remember to Get Up and Give! – whether you get out of bed, up from your desk, or off your couch, just give!
Arts of Collin County Receives $500,000 Open Space Grant
Collin County Commissioner Matt Shaheen attended the Arts of Collin County Commission Board of Directors meeting on August 19, 2010 to present a check for $500,000 to the Arts of Collin County. The Open Space Fund matching grant will fund construction of the Six City Hike and Bike Trail through the Arts Park located along the Sam Rayburn Tolllway (Hwy. 121) just one half mile east of Custer. The trail runs along the West side of Rowlett Creek and will have a bridge that connects along “no name” Creek to the Ridgeview Trail on south side of the project site. In addition a parking lot will be provided for trail users.
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Mike Simpson with Commissioner Matt Shaheen and ACC Board President Bobby Baggett |
The Arts of Collin County is excited to begin this wonderful part of the project creating opportunities for all to experience the arts park site in its natural state. “The Six City Hike and Bike Trail is a significant collaborative effort and this connection will be an integral part of the Six City Trail that one day will connect all the way to White Rock Lake,” states Mike Simpson, executive director of the Arts of Collin County.
Construction is expected to begin later this fall and be completed by early spring 2011. Visitors to the Arts of Collin County will have access to stroll or ride along Rowlett Creek through a beautiful part of the project site.
ARTS PARK RECEIVES FIRST SCULPTURE DONATION
Republic Property Group of Dallas has donated a life-size mustang sculpture to the Arts Park of the Arts of Collin County project. The sculpture depicts a strong horse leaping over a log which complements the natural terrain of the project site and ties to the horse ranching and cattle drive history of this area. The sculpture was created by bronze artist and conservator, Jon Minyard of Dallas.
“The Republic Group is proud to present this Jon Minyard sculpture from our collection to grace the land where art, nature, culture and community will come together,” states Tony Ruggeri, executive vice president of The Republic Group.
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| Warren Harris Photography |
“The Arts of Collin County welcomes this wonderful sculpture that will be right at home in the Arts Park and will be one of many that will grace our property near the performance hall. We are grateful to The Republic Property Group for selecting our project for their donation,” states Mike Simpson, executive director of the Arts of Collin County.
The sculpture will remain in storage until the Arts Park has a secure, designated place for this and other artwork.
More Ways to Support the Arts Park and Performing Arts Hall
Link your Kroger Card!
For the Arts of Collin County to benefit from Kroger’s Neighbor to Neighbor program, bring the following barcode or your current Kroger Plus card to your favorite Kroger and present it to your cashier at check-out.
Arts of Collin County Commission
Remember to use Your Tom Thumb Reward Card!
For the Arts of Collin County to benefit from Tom Thumb’s Good Neighbor program, please take the account number listed below to your local Tom Thumb Customer Service Desk to link your Reward Card to the Arts of Collin County. If you do not have a Reward Card, Tom Thumb provides them free of charge.
Arts of Collin County Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Account Number: 12114
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