The Polk Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting an Artists and Artisans Forum at the Mill Spring Agricultural Development Center in the 40,000 square foot former school building.

The event is a Call to Artists and Artisans on Saturday, December 4, from 4 until 6 p.m. Unlike many calls, this one is an invitation to active artists and artisans to join in a conversation about their work, their space needs, and how they could see themselves as a part of the growing community of entrepreneurs at the center.

In this December 4 meeting, there will be time allotted for artists and artisans to describe their work and the type of space that would suit their work, as well as a brief tour of the spaces that are available. Groups of artists that are already organized or working together are also invited to join in the conversation to explore how the center can be relevant to the areas large community of visual artists and artisans.

If you wish to develop a different space in which to create and market your work, be a part of a larger community of entrepreneurs, grow your skills, and continue the legacy of local creative arts, come and take this step with others who will be preparing for a new vision in 2011.

The Mill Spring Agricultural Development Center is across from the fire department at 4 School Road, off Highway 9 North near the intersection of Highway 108. It is located at an historically significant crossroad in the middle of the county where many attended school during the period 1929 – 1992.

For more information, contact Lynn Sprague at 828-894-2281 or lsprague@polknc.org.