Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga honored its sixth graduating class of the Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute on Dec. 7.
Thirty graduates joined 150 past participants of the institute, which is designed to develop volunteers and board members for local arts organizations.
Launched in 2005 in memory of arts advocate A. William Holmberg Jr., the institute offers behind-the-scenes site visits to cultural and educational institutions, case studies of arts agencies, panel discussions with community leaders, and a forum for pursuing shared goals among arts leaders, business leaders, educators and philanthropic foundations.
“This year’s class had many unique, insider experiences within the arts and culture of our community,” said Marilyn J. Harrison, vice president of Allied Arts.
“We were very impressed with the significant projects developed by this class of Holmberg participants,” said Virginia Ann Sharber, chairwoman of the Holmberg Institute. “Most of the projects are already being implemented to strengthen our community.”