California Lawyers for the Arts

C.L.A., in association with the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County, presents

The Second Symposium on California Arts and Healthy Communities

3:30 to 6 pm, Thursday, February 15, 2007
The Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA

Speakers include:

Warren Rupf, Sheriff of Contra Costa County

Honorable Josanna Berkow, Commissioner and Judge Pro-Tempore,
Contra Costa County Superior Court

Ann Schnake, Executive and Artistic Director, ArtsChange

Erin Gable, District Representative for Senator Tom Torlakson

Jordan Simmons, Artistic Director, East Bay Center for Performing Arts

This symposium, which will be videotaped for state-wide distribution by Contra Costa Television, is an opportunity to hear knowledgeable speakers discuss the significance of the arts for youth development, health care, ethnic relations, crime prevention and the reduction of recidivism. California spends less on the arts (three cents per person) than any other state in the country.

This Symposium is designed to highlight the role of the arts in Contra Costa County as well as the gaps which need to be addressed throughout California. Symposium presenters will engage with the audience in a lively discussion of how to get involved in restoring state support for the arts in order to improve the quality of life in our communities. Symposium includes audience discussion, followed by a reception for attendees.

Co-sponsors include California Arts Advocates, the California Assembly
of Local Arts Agencies, City of Walnut Creek, and the Richmond Arts Commission.

For more information, please contact
Amy Kaizuka at California Lawyers for the Arts at (415) 775-7200 109 or Robin Moore at the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County at (925) 646-2278

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