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A Word from the CCCA President

Last year I declared that to have been chosen as president of ...

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A Word From CCCA President, James D. McPherson

August 08, 2008

Last year I declared that to have been chosen as president of The Caroline County Council of Arts, Inc. (CCCA) was a great honor. Indeed it was! But now that I have served for a full year in office, I find that it has been an even greater honor to be associated with the great folks who are the Board of Directors. These are the people who make it work. They get things done ... with class! A glance at a list of our programs and events that the Arts Council has sponsored or funded will provide the proof of this statement.

The CCCA functions as a collection of committees. The President appoints, and the Board approves. Each committee then selects its Chairman and then they proceed to get the job done. Since last Summerfest we have sponsored four (4) local art exhibitions including the annual Youth Art Show. We held our first and second Community Arts Block Party. Good times were had at our annual Celtic Gathering while the annual Robert Burns Supper drew an over flow crowd. The Short Story Contest was a huge success and Second Story Live presented five (5) fantastic performances. Our Performing Arts Series brought a group of excellent entertainers to the County with four (4) free performances at the Central Library stage. With a hotdog, a soda, and great entertainment, Noontunes provided a nice way to spend four (4) Fridays in May. The Arts Council will, of course, continue and expand these programs, adding new ones when appropriate.

I believe that our greatest accomplishment during the past year was the phenomenal progress that has been made on the renovation of the historic Wilson’s Foundry Dwelling located at 401 Market Street in Denton. Records show that the building was erected circa 1847. Our architectural historian advises us that the building contains elements from older buildings, possibly dating back to 1810. We have salvaged much of the old lumber and some local artists have been turning bowls and bottle stoppers, as well as clocks and desk accessories, to be sold to raise funds. The exterior work on the structure will be essentially complete with the impending installation of new windows and a front door. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC and sprinkler systems are complete and inspected. The interior is ready for the installation of the lower level flooring.

I hope for your continued support of the CCCA and its many projects as we take the next steps in our continuing quest for excellence in our service to Caroline County.