For immediate release

Contact: Monica Haskell, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, 295-4369

 
 

Opening on Cultural Umbrella Committee

 

The Cultural Umbrella Committee of the Tourist Development Council, administered by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, seeks a representative from the Marathon area, living between the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge and the Long Key Bridge, otherwise  known as TDC District 3.

To be eligible to serve on the Recommendation Committee of the Cultural Umbrella, a person must

1. Reside in the Tourist Development Committee District to which appointed for a minimum of two years.

2. Have demonstrated significant support and advocacy for art and culture or work as an artist (visual, performing, literary, historic).

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the prime importance of art and culture to the economy and to the quality of life of Monroe County citizens and guests.

4. Receive no income in an administrative capacity from an entity or individual that was awarded Cultural Umbrella event funding in the past fiscal year or that applies in the current year.

Persons wishing to be considered may send a letter of interest before April 15 to Monica Haskell, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West Fl 33040 monica@keysarts.com

 

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For more information, call Andrea Comstock  at 305-852-1469 ext. 4369, 305-743-0079 ext. 4369, or 295-4369; e-mail info@keysarts.com; or visit www.keysarts.com.