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Southern Mass. Arts Festival Thank-You
Letter of thanks to those who helped and participated in the 21st Annual Arts Festival from Chairperson Kristi Johnston.
This past weekend MMAS sponsored the 21st Annual Southern Mass. Arts Festival on the Mansfield South Common with additional support provided by the Mansfield and Norton Cultural Councils. As Chairperson of the festival, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the many people who helped make it all happen.
Ken Butler who managed to help with almost every aspect of the festival despite a full time job and being in a play; Joan Arcuro and Julie Cline for their behind-the-scenes help; Terry Lillis, Keli Trejo, Lili Trejo, Kat Terry and Charlie Guay for help with art registration, set-up and break down; Mickie Fournier for helping with art registration and various other things; Rudy Baraja for organizing the wonderful musicians, sharing his musical talent and also MC’ing for the weekend; Dave Coccia for lending his sound equipment and set-up as well as his musical gifts; Scott Brigante and Margo Lemeiux for being judges for the art show; John Myer for his help in set-up and the use of his camp trailer for the weekend; Scott Myer for set-up help; Caitlin Myer for her help the entire weekend on anything I needed; Amelia Trejo for her many hours manning the spin-art table; Ray DeAgrela for bringing Tasty Ray’s to the Common with truly tasty food and last but in no way least: the many student volunteers and their mentors- Scott Brigante and Sheila Newton. Thanks as well to any I may have left out by mistake.
I also would like to recognize the wonderful musicians and artists who shared their time and talents with everyone and made it the Arts Festival!
There is no question that this festival in well-loved by the community as shown by the wonderful turn-out both Saturday and Sunday- even with the threat of rain. This is not a fund-raiser for MMAS, it is meant to provide the opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to share their art and to experience art and music in an accessible and affordable (the festival itself was free!) way. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed this event, we do it for you.
Sincerely,
Kristi Johnston
96 Old Farm Rd.
Mansfield MA 02048