Town of Adams and Adams Arts Advisory Board receive state-wide award, Kolis says
SOURCE: Bill Kolis (wkolis@wickenslaw.com)
Bill Kolis writes by email that on Dec. 15 that the town of Adams was informed by the Massachusetts Municipal Association that on Jan.. 21 at a ceremony in Boston it will be awarded the "Kenneth P. Pickard Innovation Award" for the its formal recognition and endorsement of the self-funded, private sector based, all volunteer Adams Arts Advisory Board ("AAAB").
Kolis reports:
"This award in many respects acknowledges the effectiveness of the AAAB in fulfilling its stated goal of "Using the arts to advance the vitality and economic prosperity of the Berkshires." More importantly, it stands as a testament to the ability of a town's citizens--through hard work and selfless dedication--to dramatically alter not only the quality of life in their community, but also fundamentally alter and improve its basic economy.
"The background facts leading to the issuance of this award are both intriguing and entertaining. In several short years, Adams, a town which seemed to have long ago missed the opportunity to jump onboard the cultural economy bandwagon, has not only done so, but given its size has truly become the "mouse that roared." In the past few years a group of "creatives" for one reason or another decided to make Adams their home. Not long thereafter they found one another, got together and started to share their thoughts regarding the art they love and the town they had made their home.
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"Eventually some members of the group wandered across Park Street and into the Adams Town Hall to meet Tony Mazzucco, the new Town Administrator. Over time and little by little magic started to happen. To preserve and promote this magic the creatives--under the auspices of the Town of Adams--formalized their ad hoc group into the Adams Arts Advisory Board and the magic sprouted wings and took to flight. "
Kolis reports:
"This award in many respects acknowledges the effectiveness of the AAAB in fulfilling its stated goal of "Using the arts to advance the vitality and economic prosperity of the Berkshires." More importantly, it stands as a testament to the ability of a town's citizens--through hard work and selfless dedication--to dramatically alter not only the quality of life in their community, but also fundamentally alter and improve its basic economy.
"The background facts leading to the issuance of this award are both intriguing and entertaining. In several short years, Adams, a town which seemed to have long ago missed the opportunity to jump onboard the cultural economy bandwagon, has not only done so, but given its size has truly become the "mouse that roared." In the past few years a group of "creatives" for one reason or another decided to make Adams their home. Not long thereafter they found one another, got together and started to share their thoughts regarding the art they love and the town they had made their home.
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"Eventually some members of the group wandered across Park Street and into the Adams Town Hall to meet Tony Mazzucco, the new Town Administrator. Over time and little by little magic started to happen. To preserve and promote this magic the creatives--under the auspices of the Town of Adams--formalized their ad hoc group into the Adams Arts Advisory Board and the magic sprouted wings and took to flight. "
The Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival.
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/
Art on the trail.
The Old Stone Mill
(December 2016, awarded a $325,000 grant by ArtPlace America to "help drive community development change.")
There were many other successful projects undertaken this past year by the AAAB, both large and small, too numerous to mention here. But, as shown above, the creative members and affiliates of the AAAB stand as an example of what—in this time rampant with unproductive partisan bickering—co-operative collaboration can accomplish.
Kick-off of the Art on the Trail
The AAAB's meeting last Wednesday morning in the back room at Izzy's Diner
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AAAB, BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK IN 2017.
TAKE TIME TO ENJOY AND SAVOUR THE AWARD.
BUT ALSO, KEEP COLLABORATING AND KEEP THOSE FAERIE WINGS FLAPPING!
SOURCE:
William F. Kolis, Jr.
Attorney at Law
35765 Chester Road
Avon, OH 44011
Direct: (440) 695-8048
Fax: (440) 695-8098
WKolis@WickensLaw.com
www.WickensLaw.com
Attorney at Law
35765 Chester Road
Avon, OH 44011
Direct: (440) 695-8048
Fax: (440) 695-8098
WKolis@WickensLaw.com
www.WickensLaw.com
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