[Archived] Alexandria Commission for the Arts Changes Meeting Time for its June 2008 Regular Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2008

Alexandria Commission for the Arts Changes Meeting Time for its June 2008 Regular Meeting

The City of Alexandria Commission for the Arts will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, June 17 at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. The Commission will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Va. Code 2.2-3711 (A) (1) to discuss personnel matters prior to the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The regular meeting will convene immediately following the Executive Session.  The Alexandria Commission for the Arts’ mission is to lead and advocate for cultural development within the City and surrounding region.

The Commission fulfills its mission through offering funding for community arts programs; arts education partnerships with both Alexandria's public and private schools and neighborhood recreation centers, and collaborations in marketing the City's arts events and arts organizations. The Commission has 15 members who are appointed to three-year terms by City Council. For additional information, call 703.838.4842 or visit alexandriava.gov/recreation.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Michele McCarty of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at 703.838.5095, ext. 229 (TTY 703.838.4902).