HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-0321 PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life
in America today including the economy, social problem
solving, job creation, education, creativity and community
liveability; and
WHEREAS, the 17-member Ashland Gallery Association was
organized last year to promote Ashland as a destination for
fine art buyers; and
WHEREAS, the Ashland Gallery Association has revived "A
Taste of Ashland" festival, which was so popular in past
years, to draw attention to the wealth of art and artistic
talent in the community. Fifteen local restaurants and
fifteen wineries are participating with fifteen member
galleries. The Arts Council of Southern Oregon and the
Ashland Chamber of Commerce will be placing art work in the
windows of downtown businesses from local artists who are
not represented in the galleries; and .
WHEREAS, the theme is "Taste '95" and is a community-wide
event with benefits to all of Ashland to promote our noted
restaurants, accommodations, and other pleasurable
attractions as an off-season tourist destination; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Golden, Mayor of Ashland, do
hereby declare the week of March 27 to be:
"A TASTE OF ASHLAND WEEK".
Dated this 21st day of March, 1995.
Cath rine ~. 'Golden, Mayor
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