Zigzag etc is a rural community, but more it is a recreational area with lots of local artists. The following blog posting of USDA suggests that more support for these activities may be available.
The blog entry starts:
The blog entry starts:
"As rural communities search for new and viable economic approaches, it is becoming clear that one core component of many successful rural communities is the presence of vibrant arts and cultural opportunities. Last month I had the opportunity to speak about rural arts initiatives and how USDA Rural Development is engaged with local communities and private foundations to provide awareness of our infrastructure programs and how they can assist in supporting local cultural strategies.
"At the Americans for the Arts annual meeting I had the honor of representing USDA on two panels where our Rural Development programs were part of the mix. The sessions included discussion of ArtPlace, a consortium of national and regional foundations, and their efforts to support rural communities. Projects in Lanesboro, Minnesota and Ajo, Arizona are recent ArtPlace grantees, and we had the opportunity to explore ways in which USDA’s infrastructure programs might be able to leverage this new boost of philanthropic support as these communities work to demonstrate how cultural development is an essential ingredient for rural communities in the next generation.
- See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2013/07/19/usda-explores-how-federal-infrastructure-can-support-rural-cultural-strategies/#sthash.DVCwPtf6.dpuf
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