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Published: 22 October 2018 22 October 2018

The Silver City MainStreet Project and the Silver City Arts & Cultural District (ACD) have petitioned the State Arts & Cultural District Coordinator to move the State Authorization back to New Mexico MainStreet. Arts and culture are an integral part of downtown Silver City’s Cultural and Creative Economy.

Rich Williams, New Mexico MainStreet State Coordinator has responded favorably to the move and re-authorization. He has asked the New Mexico Arts Commission the governing body for state authorization to adopt the request. The New Mexico Arts Commission next meets in the middle of November.

In the meantime, the Town of Silver City, Silver City MainStreet and Silver City Arts & Cultural District are working collaboratively for a smooth and productive transition. Patrick Hoskins, Board President of Silver City MainStreet states, “There was a lot of overlap between the two organizations and moving the ACD back under MainStreet just makes sense. We are looking forward to reinvigorating the ACD Coordinating Council that helps organizations in the creative economy. We are especially excited to work with Kevin Lenkner, Director of the Mimbres Region Arts Council.”

”Historically, MRAC has been a collaborative partner in the Arts & Culture District. We are eager to continue this partnership and looking forward to the energy and fresh ideas of Silver City Main Street. We live in a creative community and it is time to grow our creative economy as well.” Lenkner added.

In addition to heading the Silver City Arts and Culture District, Silver City MainStreet has been asked by the Town of Silver City to manage the Visitor Center. “Silver City MainStreet has been operating in the Town since 1985 and is a solid organization to manage the Visitor Center, states James Marshall, Assistant Town Manager. We look forward to working with MainStreet in this new role.”

The Silver City MainStreet Project, an accredited program, is one of the oldest and most successful MainStreet programs in the state. The MainStreet program is a national program fostering economic development in local communities and operates under the NM MainStreet program and the state Economic Development Department.

The mission of Silver City MainStreet is "To encourage a vibrant, historic downtown Silver City which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community." Please visit our website, www.silvercitymainstreet.com to learn more.