City of Charlotte proclaims November 9 as Community School of the Arts Day

Mayor Pat McCrory is recognizing the 35th anniversary of Community School of the Arts and their rich contribution to Charlotte by declaring November 9 as Community School of the Arts day throughout Charlotte. The Community School of the Arts was created in 1969 at First Presbyterian Church lead by Henry Bridges. Today, the Community School is an independent not for profit organization headquartered in Spirit Square. The Community School of the Arts provides high quality music and arts instruction to all and currently has over 600 students in various locations throughout the county. Check out Community School of the Arts on their website, www.csarts.org.

About Community School of the Arts:
Community School of the Arts is a non-profit organization that provides quality youth arts education and a family focused appreciation of the arts. Classes in visual arts, dance, drama, and music are taught in an accessible environment with a curriculum that enables students of diverse backgrounds to achieve his or her highest potential. Community School of the Arts receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council. For more information, visit www.csarts.org.

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