June 6, 2007

Tracy Cultural Arts Seeks Parent to Serve on Arts Education Committee

Tracy, Calif. - The City of Tracy Cultural Arts Division is seeking a Tracy parent to serve on its Arts Education Advisory Committee from July 2007 through August 2008.

The Committee will evaluate proposed curriculum for the Arts Education Program as well as perspective Contract Instructors who will teach at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, opening in September. In addition, they will assist the Arts Education Coordinator in assessing the effectiveness and quality of the Arts Education Program from a community parental and educative perspective. The Committee will meet once each quarter.

Members serving on the Committee represent the academic and creative community. "One position is reserved for a Tracy parent or guardian in order to provide the Committee with a unique citizen's perspective," says Arts Education Coordinator Vanessa Amezquita. "Of course, we're looking for applicants who possess a love of the arts and wish to support the role that the art plays in our children's lives."

Parents wishing to apply for the Arts Education Advisory Committee position should contact Vanessa Amezquita at vanessa.amezquita@ci.tracy.ca.us or 209.831.4913. The deadline for application submittals is Tuesday, June 19, 2007.