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Mission

Enriching lives with the Arts through community-wide advocacy, education, outreach and promotion.

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ACM

In the spring of 2011, Arts Assembly of Midland changed its name to Arts Council of Midland to more clearly describe our organization for our community and beyond. With this change, an updated logo and new website were inaugurated.

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BUFFALO ART

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Also in 2003, Arts Assembly of Midland presented Buffalo Basin, a community-wide sculpture exhibition of life-sized buffalo sculptures designed and painted by more than a dozen area artists.

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In 2003, Corals mural project was created transforming columns at intersections in the Big Spring corridor into large-scale core samples reflecting a part of our oil industry.

OIL MURALS

ART THROUGHOUT TOWN

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In 1993, the CityArt project was begun to cover the graffiti in our West Texas town with wall art.

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SCARBOROUGH-LINEBERY HOUSE COMPLEX

ACM acquires the historic 2.5 acres & five buildings complex. This property includes the circa 1907 Scarborough Historical House serving as a local example of ranch-style architecture characteristic of early-day West Texas cattlemen. 

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About

ARTS COUNCIL OF MIDLAND

GRANT PROGRAM

In 1989, our sub-granting program supporting other Midland arts organizations began.

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REVISION

In 1988, the Midland Arts Assembly changed its name to the Arts Assembly of Midland.

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ART FOR CHILDREN

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Also in 1984, the KidsArts & Company program was begun at Casa de Amigos to provide free art classes and a variety of arts experiences to underserved children. 

FIRST FESTIVAL

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In 1984, the first Celebration of the Arts Festival was held in Midland, TX.

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LEADERSHIP

Through the leadership of Dr. Al Langford, Midland College provided a part-time director, Dr. Charles Stewart, and resources to establish the Assembly. In 1982, the first board of trustees was elected.

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History

In December of 1981, in response to goals expressed through the “Objectives for Midland: the Eighties” program, the Midland Arts Assembly was formed and incorporated.

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As Midland’s council for the arts, the Assembly was to serve as a promotional and public relations vehicle to promote the arts and stimulate community participation and support.

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