Dear Friends,
As you likely know, with your support, the Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment millage was passed in yesterday's voting. We thank you for your faith and confidence in us and our programs, and look forward to seeing you often on campus over the coming season. Below please see the body of the press announcement we released today regarding the millage passing and what it means to our County's residents and its arts community.
Genesee County Supports Arts with Passage of Millage
GENESEE COUNTY – Voters approved the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage on the August 7 ballot. Passage of the millage means county residents will enjoy enhanced access, program expansion and organization sustainability among area arts and cultural organizations.
“The approval of this millage allows all Genesee County residents, from children to seniors, to visit and participate in the arts and culture programs within our county – providing greater access for all. The beneficiary organizations of this millage will continue to deliver high quality programming and experiences for many years to come. We are thankful to the residents of Genesee County who both see and clearly value the importance of the arts in our community,” said Mark Sinila, Chief Operating Officer, Flint Cultural Center Corporation.
“Funds raised by the millage will be used for access to programs, exhibitions and performances but also expanded engagement programs and operational sustainability for local arts organizations,” stated Sloan*Longway Executive Director, Todd Slisher.
The millage will help fund Sloan Museum, Longway Planetarium, The Whiting Auditorium and The Capitol Theatre, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, Flint Youth Theatre, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Flint School of Performing Arts, the New McCree Theatre, Friends of Berston entities, the Greater Flint Arts Council and other arts organizations. Other arts projects and organizations will also be able to apply for grants based on additional funding from the Greater Flint Arts Council.