“A community united by the ideals of compassion and creativity has incredible power. Art of all kinds – music, literature, traditional arts, visual arts – can lift a community.” ~Martin O’Malley
painting by Dennis Keough
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“A community united by the ideals of compassion and creativity has incredible power. Art of all kinds – music, literature, traditional arts, visual arts – can lift a community.” ~Martin O’Malley
painting by Dennis Keough
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We are celebrating 50 years of supporting art in Cordova!
Cordova Arts and Pageants was established in 1973 and incorporated as a non-profit 501c(3) umbrella organization for the arts in Cordova, Alaska in 1974. We are the second oldest arts non-profit organization in Alaska.
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Small town art is alive!
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