Mena Mayor Seth Smith declared March as Southwest Artists and Mena Art Gallery Month in the City of Mena on Friday, February 28th.
The proclamation states that since the Mena Art Gallery is celebrating its 75th anniversary in March and since this dedicated group of artists have shared their talents with the community of Mena for the past 75 years through various educational venues.
The City of Mena acknowledges Southwest Arkansas Inc and the Mena Art Gallery for their many accomplishments and contributions to the City of Mena.
Smith also encourages all citizens, businesses, schools, colleges and governmental agencies in Mena to join him in congratulating these organizations on their 75th anniversary.
Mena Mayor Seth Smith, center, signs a proclamation declaring March Southwest Artists and Mena Art Gallery Month. Pictured from left to right, front row: Jolynn Vacca, Smith, Jan Wennberg. Back row: Lynn Greenwade, Gilda Meyers, and Tiffany Lane. Submitted photo.
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