Plan gives arts a starring role in Washtenaw's future

A plan was released last week in Washtenaw County to put more of an emphasis on the arts. The plan calls for pushing for arts and culture as an integral part of the K-12 education experience, as well as offering support and services to creatives (artists, writers, designers, etc.).

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But in order to thrive, cultural assets - like any other - need maintenance and stewardship.

That's the goal behind a master plan for cultural development in Washtenaw County that was released Wednesday night by the Ann Arbor-based Arts Alliance during a reception at Weller's Carriage House in Saline.

The 108-page plan offers a vision of what Washtenaw County could look like if the enthusiasm and creativity of its citizens is harnessed and expressed in ways that tackle the shared challenges, said Tamara Real, director of the Arts Alliance.

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