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Programming staff see the Performances in the Park as an opportunity �� to demonstrate how the airs can be accessed by youth. Young artists have the occasion to interact with experienced artists and are exposed to positive images for which they can model. Providing sign language interpreters is important in an effort to reach area residents with limited or restricted hearing capacities. All too often individuals with special need • . must leave our community to experience the arts. All Performances * e Park are free. Ev erformance can be enjoyed e ` ' p d vrithout concerns for the economic impact of admission fees. Free performances encourage e to take • .. a m people � p p a show by an artist they are unfamiliar with or an art form they have not experienced before. Artistic ChaRenge Today's artistic challenge has a direct tic to yesteryear performances in Roseville. . . � e. osevrlle is a conty of music- lovers. The community embraces the arts. Appreciative audiences . pp es revel in the opportunity to experience high quality music, theater and dance in their hone community. The performance serves in 2003 has a new look, new artists will be introduced to the community. 2003 organizers have maintained the best of past series and have addressed a call from the community to include culturally rich, ethnic based artists and expand family- friendl � inter enera i onaY performances. The Performances in the Park series hopes to achieve an opportunity to enrich . . Pp � and broaden the artistic perspective of the audience. Our challenge is to accomplish this without compromising level o � p g the audience enjoyment, Mission /History Roseville parks and Recreation has been in existence since the earl 1 960 ' s and has }� been a partner and supporter of the arts since its inception. The City o f Roseville believes the quality o f life in . w � ty a community and the appreciation for and the respect of individuals is directly Improved throe . y p through arts participation and/or arts audience involvement. During the past 5 years, Roseville parks and Recreation has taken an active role in the organization, development, facilitation and support pport of a wide range of arts organizations and arts experiences. A sampling of recent artistic includes; experiences inc • p Year round theater performances produced and. presented b the osetown Playhouse. . y y use. Roseville Com au pity Band and Roseville Big Band. Rose of Many Colors mini grant program facilitating wide range of arts experiences. Tapioca. Players an improv theater troupe for middle school and high school age artists Dance classes for youth, adults and seniors. Music lessons for youth and seniors. Creative arts classes for youth. Drarna camps for youth. Roseville Area Arts Council supporting community arts endeavors. Community involvement in the development of local arts activities includes; A collaboration resulting in the development of the Roseville Area Arts Council. • The promotion of a year -long county initiative entitled "Xeep Roseville Singing". • The addition of public art In the Roseville parks system.. The extensive support of co r- iunity theater troupes. The management of a mini grant program that allowed area artists to express their }artisti P c talents and foster community access to and involvement in arts activities. Then benefits of a free series o f performances featuring Ethnic Exposure, Family Involvement . p y t and Community, Connections are endless. Artistic experiences foster community ride a sense of belongnxg, encourage socialization, build family unity and positively impact our quality of 1006 life.