I received this email from the Dahl Arts Center--my dd and I use to go there all the time for classes and family day. I was hoping to go again this summer when we come back for a visit. Thought I would share the email with you all, it's pretty distressing........
Dear Members and Friends,
This is not a test. This is a real arts emergency.
The South Dakota Arts Council has received a zero budget for 2010 from Governor Rounds in his latest budget. This means the end of funding from the state for many arts groups like: Black Hills Playhouse, Black Hills Symphony, Black Hills Chamber Music Society and others. The Rapid City Arts Council would sustain a loss of over $25,000 in much needed annual funding.
If you care deeply about the arts in South Dakota, particularly in Western South Dakota, follow the links below and let your voice be heard in Pierre. The State Arts Council is marshalling forces to combat this cut that puts an end to the SD Arts Council and matching funds for South Dakota from the National Endowment for the Arts. Please go to the sites below for contacts and information, then mail, email or call your legislators and urge them to amend the budget to fund the arts.
Thank you for your action.
Darla Drew (DD) Lerdal, Assistant Director RCAC
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Bringing DD and The Fayrohs together.
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oh no!
