ArtsWA leaders to visit Langley luncheon

Langley’s next quarterly economic development luncheon will feature the communications manager of ArtsWA, the state’s arts commission.

Langley’s next quarterly economic development luncheon will feature the communications manager of ArtsWA, the state’s arts commission.

The luncheon is titled “A Day of Focus on the Arts,” and is presented in conjunction with the city’s arts commission. The three-part meeting will last from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Langley United Methodist Church, Third Street and Anthes Avenue.

Glenda Carino, communications manager of ArtsWA, is also the president of United Valley Arts, a nonprofit that manages city-wide sculptures in the Puyallup walking tour. She will give an overview of the Puyallup program with regard to its relation to the Puyallup city government, operational organization, funding and economic impact of public art in the city.

ArtsWA Executive Director Karen Hanan will speak about the state’s and Langley’s creative economy, and ArtsWA grants. Hanan’s presentation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Lunch will be from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Attending the luncheon is free, but an RSVP is requested. To RSVP, call Langley City Hall at 360-221-4246, ext. 0 to speak with Cheryl Knighton.