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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Minnehaha Creek is a beautiful asset to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Art Center, in cooperation with the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District and The Loft, will host "22 Miles: Celebrating Minnehaha Creek," a
juried exhibition of works inspired by the Creek; and
WHEREAS, the exhibit, on display July 8 through Aug. 21, is meant to accelerate the
environmental preservation of the Creek and reveal and demonstrate the connection
between artists and the community; and
WHEREAS, a related event follows the exhibit opening with "The Great Paint-Out"
. along the Creek 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, when selected artists will paint or
work in their medium along the Creek at sites that will be publicized for public
viewing. The event will wrap up with an ice cream social from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Art
Center with music and fun for the family; and
WHEREAS, "22 Miles: Celebrating Minnehaha Creek" elevates the unique
contributions of Minnehaha Creek, a Twin Cities' treasure, through the arts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dennis F. Maetzold, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby
proclaim the month of July 2004, as
CELEBRATING MINNE IA HA CREEK MONTH
in the City of Edina and I encourage all area residents to attend the Edina Art Center
exhibition opening and "Great Paint-Out" event and support and recognize arts in
Edina and the entire metropolitan area.
Dennis F. Maetzold, Mayor
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