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Artspace Public Forum

Wendy Holmes, Artspace senior VP/consulting & strategic partnerships, addresses the 50 citizens gathered at the Artspace public comment forum this evening at Foothills. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

Rylee Willsey, Otego, and other members of the Elite Dance Academy were one of several acts showcasing a sample of Oneonta's performing arts scene.

ONEONTA – If you call yourself an artist, you are welcome at Artspace.

“People think they have to have a fine arts degree to consider themselves an artist,” said Anna Growcott, Director, consulting and strategic partnerships for Artspace. “But we don’t feel that way. If you think you’re doing something creative, we agree.”

More than 50 citizens turned out for Artspace’s public forum this evening, concluding the first day of tours, focus groups and a performance by several local dance troupes. Earlier in the day, 31 artists shared their vision for the project, including community spaces, live/work studios and galleries.

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