Robert McBride, Executive Director of the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) has issued a call to all local artists, artisans and local food growers to attend the second Artists Town Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 6 - 8 pm at Great River Arts Institute (GRAI) 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls (across from The Framery).

The purpose of the event is to follow up on our conversations initiated at the first meeting held in February which included the "State of the Arts" in the community and to mobilize people interested in participating in upcoming arts opportunities such as affordable housing and work space, sharing ideas on exhibitions, the Vermont Crafts Council Open Studio Weekend, Arts Advocacy Day in Montpelier, April 16

RAMP needs your support, Help us play our part to keep the fires of economic revitalization blazing in Bellows Falls.

On Sunday, April 13, 4:30-7:00 P.M. The Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) is hosting its "almost end of winter" party. This provides a great opportunity to meet other interesting people in our community that value the arts.

The 2nd Annual Apartment Raffle drawing will take place that evening at 6:30 P.M. So please come, eat good food and meet great people.

The party is being held at the Exner Block, 9 Canal Street in downtown Bellows Falls.

We hope to see you there. Please RSVP via email: ramp@sover.net and enter in subject line: RAMP Party or give us a call at 802-463-3252.

The more the merrier,
Robert McBride,
Driector

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Please join us at Arts Achivement Day on April 16 at the Vermont State House in Montpelier at a day long event to celebrate the arts in Vermont.

This is one of the best opportunities for individuals, artists, arts organizations and community groups to meet with legislators to let them know how the arts affect you and your community. The day's events will include an orientation to provide you with tips for effectively communicating with legislators, an awards ceremony presenting Cultural Facilities grantees, a public strategic planning forum, and a Palettes of Vermont final exhibit.

The event is open to the public and we hope you'll attend!