Let There Be Arts
P: 541-999-3010
Kaline Klaas, Director
6119 SW Hwy. 101 S.
PO Box 453
Lincoln City, OR
97367
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Website: http://lettherebearts.com/
Let There Be Arts (LTBA) strives to develop and support programs that introduce and encourage the artistic talents, appreciation, and physical expression of our students and community.
It all started with a vision of making things better. Gallery owner, Lee Freed, and Lincoln County school administrator, Suzanne Dalton, began a dialogue in late 2000 that led to the formation of a new and unique partnership for arts and education. With the help of committed parents, teachers and artists, as well as area civic and business leaders, Let There Be Arts was born. With funds raised through donations, grants, concerts and a series of successful galas held at the Freed Gallery, this grassroots group has touched the lives of hundreds of students and community members.
Let There Be Arts is founded on the belief that all disciplines benefit from the critical and creative thinking that visual art, music and drama provide. LTBA fosters and promotes all aspects of art in the classroom and beyond. From basic instruction to sophisticated music festivals featuring distinguished international musicians, the organization strives to expand and enrich the cultural climate of the whole community. LTBA has received national recognition through articles published in Niche and American Style, regional publications such as Oregon Coast Today, The News Guard, Pelican Post and Coast Style. The founder and past board chair, Lee Freed, received a 2007 Governor’s Award for her work with LTBA which garnered much positive publicity for the program.
Requests for arts programs in the schools and community grow each year. This is due in part to the diminishing support of the arts at state and local levels. It is also because of LTBA’s reputation for providing excellent, quality programs by certified and/or professional artists and arts educators. Programs fall into two categories: arts education in the schools and arts and cultural events in the community.
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