Meeting on new statewide arts program set Sept. 8 in Kennewick

A public meeting to discuss cultural traditions in the Tri-Cities and state, and to learn about a new statewide folklife and traditional arts program, is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 8 in Kennewick.

Feedback from the session will be used as state art and humanities leaders form the new Center for Washington Cultural Traditions, a partnership between Humanities Washington and the state arts commission.

“The center will support tradition bearers throughout the state, interpret the state’s rich cultural heritage, conduct meaningful research and create a range of innovative media and programming,” a news release said.

The meeting is open to the public. Registration isn’t required.

Questions?: kristin@humanities.org, 206-682-1770 ext. 107 or humanities.org/center-washington-cultural-traditions.

The meeting is at the Mid-Columbia Libraries branch at 1620 S. Union St.

This story was originally published August 31, 2017 at 6:41 PM with the headline "Meeting on new statewide arts program set Sept. 8 in Kennewick."