There can be a special relationship between the arts community and the local government. In previous episodes, we have spoken about the performing arts. This episode focuses on the visual arts in our community.
Our partners at Kenyon College and Gund Gallery sat down with Mayor Matt in City Hall to talk about the creative avenues Kenyon, The Gund, and The Annex are providing residents to exercise their creative muscle.
Guests include Daisy Desrosiers who joined The Gund as Director and Chief Curator in June 2021 often collaborating with faculty, students, and staff to offer programs and exhibitions that foster curiosity toward new ideas, people, and experiences. Daisy earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from the Université de Montréal and a master’s degree in art history from the Université du Québec à Montréal.
Also, Wynne Morgan brings a passion for community organizing and contemporary art to her role as Coordinator of Engagement and Public Programs for The Annex. She facilitates programming at The Gund’s experiential arts-learning space in downtown Mount Vernon and fosters collaborative connections between local partners, Knox County residents, and the Kenyon community.
Mayor Matt Starr visits with different community leaders in Mount Vernon, Knox County, and within the State of Ohio to discuss issues relevant to the quality of life and the economic, social, and cultural sustainability of the community.