December 2, 2024

4 thoughts on “Giddons resigns as Arts Enter Executive Director

  1. Editor’s Note: We usually only print comments with the writer’s name. We did like this one enough to let it slide. If the writer would like, we could print the actual name.

    Moving forward, you might want to consider the most qualified talent in the Cape Charles community for the position of Executive Director of Arts Enter: Lyn Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt was a president of the Cape Charles Historical Society, implementing the rehabilitation of the electrical power plant into the Cape Charles Museum we all enjoy today. He coordinated the fundraising for capital improvement, obtaining grants from state and local foundations. He is an artist himself, with an experience artists only dream of, working as the studio assistant to the great James Rosenquist (Google him), mounting several exhibitions for him in the U.S. and abroad. He was an exhibits curator at the Parkersburg Art Center, preparing the exhibition schedule, overseeing catalog design, invitations, and other information, and mounting and lighting nationally touring and regional shows. I remember him giving several performances at Arts Enter, including playing the role of Charles Condomine in the Blithe Spirit, with the theater echoing with his flawless monologue. I know about his experience because I got hold of his resume at some point. He and his family and friends have no idea about this anonymous nomination. And I’m a nobody, so no need to give my name. You please check him out.

  2. Arts Enter is such an important part of the cultural life of Cape Charles! To list the accomplishments by the organization would take far too long, but some that come to mind are: art and dance lessons, theater productions, art exhibitions allowing for artists without other gallery presences to show their work, and professional performances and lectures that would have not been accessible for Shore residents, largely thanks to the tireless efforts of Clelia Sheppard and others to obtain funding.
    The current board would do well to revisit the mission of the organization and determine how best to continue it…this ship appears to be heading for rocky shores! There are qualified and willing people available to steer it back into profitable and productive waters.

  3. Editor’s Note: One of the best ways to support Arts Enter is by taking some of the classes (dance, music, etc.), coming to performances and events, and donating whenever you can.

    As a newcomer to Cape Charles two tears ago, my first contact with and involvement in this community was through the Arts Enter. Because of my experiences, my husband and I became avid volunteers and have enjoyed many events there. It is sad to watch this process taking place now! Fine arts play such a vital role in any community, but especially here where there is so much talent to be shared!! In my opinion, most new ideas are wonderful and should be explored. Reaching an expanded audience is essential. Keeping tradition alive is priceless! Please don’t let this institution fail! As a volunteer, please tell me what I can do to help keep it going!

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