[Winona Online Democracy] I'm so glad you mentioned the middle school auditorium, Steve. I was thinking about that when I posted, but didn't know where things stood with that project.
I'll have to check out the pottery studio--that is a new one for me. I had thought that the old Thrifty White Drug space might be a good location for artists and craftspeople to market their work--no windows can be a plus for preserving fine pieces! It could start out simple with individuals renting a particular space to display items for sale and a centralized database for recording sales for each vendor. Cooperative members could set standards for the type of work that could be sold--items that are unique and varied--a sort of quality control aspect. Is anyone out there interested in pursuing something like this? Kathy Seifert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Kranz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Winona] That vision thing.... > [Winona Online Democracy] > > Kathy & Paul, > > The Masonic Temple would be nice, but let's not forget that there is still > an effort to save the old Middle School Auditorium and convert it into a > community arts space. This effort was in limbo for a while, while the > County Court occupied the Old Middle School and Metro Plaines had to delay > construction. Now that Metro Plaines has started up on construction, they > have began working with the "Friends of the Old Middle School" again to try > and make that vision a reality. Having been involved with the startup of > this effort, I can say that it is a vision that resonates with many in the > community. Many people in the community attended the old middle school and > have strong cultural and historical ties to it. There is also a good (and > diverse) core group of people involved in the effort. Anyone interested in > helping may want to contact Vicki Wicka at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Also, the vision for the Grand Excursion includes a possible floating stage > on the Mississippi where audiences could watch shows from the levy -- > including Winona's new annual Shakespeare festival starting next summer. > That would be a great (and unique) venue for many things if it becomes > permanent. The Shakespeare festival could also provide a good foundation to > build a broader tourism effort around. > > Finally, Winona already does have an "arts coop" of sorts. It is the > pottery studios on west 5th st. I'm not sure exactly how it is structured, > but several artists work and display their art there. For more information > you can contact Bernadette Mahfood at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Steve Kranz _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
