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Stephanie Button - Executive Director of the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership. She has a long history with non-profits and arts activities in her background and encourages creative activities as part of community development. The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership oversees the South Columbia Creative District created through ArtsWA. 


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Justin Raffa – Artistic Director of the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers since 2008. Justin is involved with a variety of nonprofit organizations, including his current role as board chair of the Arts Center Task Force and the choral ensemble Chor Anno. Justin has maintained a close relationship with the Mid-Columbia Symphony and other local area arts partners which led to the creation of the Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraiser. He is a former chair of the board of the Washington State Arts Commission and Leadership Tri-Cities as well as Past President of the Richland Rotary Club.

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Debra Pearse Rogo – Artistic Director of the Mid-Columbia Ballet She has been involved in arts in the Tri-Cities since 1987, when she and her husband, Joel, moved to Washington State to buy a small ballet school; the Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet. 

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Rob Roxburgh, Communications Director, Central Plateau Cleanup Company. Rob has more than 20 years' experience in Communications in both the television broadcast and media relations fields. Rob is active in the community, serving on the board of directors of Visit Tri-Cities for the past 11 years. He also serves on the board of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Ability Alliance. He is an active supporter or the arts and recently helped coordinate Master Singers concerts at Hanford’s historic B Reactor. 







COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS:  Why They Matter to All of Us


Arts organizations are fundamental to the vitality of communities. These groups contribute immensely by fostering social cohesion, supporting economic development, and improving a community's overall well-being. Through their activities and programs, arts organizations bring people together, encourage stronger social connections, and help cultivate a sense of shared identity among residents.

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