The Chickasawhay Arts Commission was established as a registered nonprofit corporation in the State of Mississippi on April 7, 2010, listing as its purpose "Arts Awareness." Registered agent is Randy J. Neely of 130 Carter Street, Quitman, MS 39355. Cindi Waltman Conner was listed as a second incorporator. The official email address is Chickasawhay@live.com.
A meeting is schduled for May 3, 2010, at City Hall in Quitman, MS. Everyone who is interested in Arts Awareness is invited to come.
Mr. Bosworth was invited to make his presentation by a group of concerned citizens who met Feb. 22, 2010 at City Hall in Quitman, Mississippi, to organize Chickasawhay Arts Commission, which is planned as a regional non-profit organization. Some sixteen people met and introduced themselves, expressing their experience as related to the Arts.
Present at the Feb. 22nd meeting were Mayor of Quitman, Eddie Fulton, who spoke about how the establishment of an arts organization would be a benefit to the City. Randy Neely, a local song writer, headed up the meeting and spoke about the coming visit of Earl Bosworth, a native of Quitman now residing in Florida who is president of ArtServe, an arts council in Broward County.
Mr. Bosworth gave an outstanding presentation and along with Eddie Fulton, Mayor of Quitman, and Randy Neely, spoke for about two hours.The Quitman's Woman Club provided refreshments and Charles Pruitt, Creative Director of Urban West Advertising, video taped the presentation. About 30 people turned out to listen to Mr. Bosworth, which was quite a good reception given the rainy, cool evening.
An organizational meeting was held for the Chickasawhay Arts Commission on Feb. 22, 2010, at City Hall in Quitman, MS. Randy Neely chaired the meeting of some 16 local and area residents who are interested in establishing an arts commission. The goal is to establish a non-profit group that can work over time to stimulate and promote the Arts. Eddie Fulton, Mayor of Quitman, spoke about how an arts commission could benefit not only the community of Quitman, but the entire Clarke County.
Also present was a local realtor, Cindy Conner, who has a long-time interest in art; she is serving as secretary, writing articles, taking "notes," and generally adding her southern charm to the meeting. Cindy read a proposed mission statement which the informal group endorsed by raising their hands.
Randy and Cindy said that the group have not yet formed a corporation. They want to establish a Board of Directors consisting of 8 to 12 people, consisting not only of artists, but of local business representatives. The names, phone numbers and email addresses of those in attendance were collected and everyone was asked to please bring a friend to the March 1 meeting at the Depot. Cindy also asked what would be an appropriate amount to ask that members contribute and it was suggested that a $25.00 membership fee might be charged, or membership scaled according to categories.
When Cindy Conner said that she needed a logo for the group, I suggested that a contest be conducted for this purpose, that this be announced in the newspaper, that everyone, including students, might be able to participate. However, Cindy made the impression that she needed a logo now, as to use on T-shirts or bumper stickers, to promote the organization, and that the organization would sponsor contests in the future.
I was quite impressed as everyone introduced themselves: there were artists, art teachers, entertainment promoters, and even a former employee of Mississippi States Parks. The enthusiastic response of those in attendance demonstrated a genuine interest and talent base upon which an arts organization may be established.
After the meeting adjourned those in present talked among themselves sharing their thoughts, concerns and passions. It was evident that there is a good base of talented individuals interested in establishing an arts organization. My hopes and wishes are that the group will incorporate, get its 501(c)3 non-profit tax exemption status, and enjoy much success in the future. In this regard
When I returned home I designed the logo shown below and sent it via email to Cindy for consideration as my initial contribution and support for the Chickasawhay Arts Commission.
I gave my permission to Cindy that this design may be used by the Chickasawhay Arts Commission and that after it is officially incorporated I would sign all rights over to the non-profit group.
The proposed logo exists as an digital graphic which may be easily reproduced in black and white or in full color. In fact, the back ground color may be varied to provide a wide range of colors that may be marketed upon gifts and apparel to serve as a fund raiser. Usage of crimson and white as background color and font color may have special popular appear with fans of MSU and University of Alabama fans, all who represent a majority of area and regional residents and future sponsors and supporters. Hence the crimson and white version of this proposed logo is recommended for usage as a fund raiser.
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