Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, center, presents a proclamation declaring October ‘Arts and Humanities Month’ to MainStreet and Creative District Event Manager Alison Watkins and The Family YMCA Operations Director George Marsden during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October “Arts and Humanities Month” during its regular meeting Tuesday.

Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations and communities across the country for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind; and

WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enrich the lives of every American, including those living in Los Alamos County; and

WHEREAS, the creative industries and cultural organizations are major contributors to our economy and our quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Los Alamos is fortunate to have many thriving arts and culture organizations, some with over 80 years of contributions; and

WHEREAS, our community has hundreds of dedicated and talented individuals representing the arts and humanities including literary, visual, performance, and applied arts, as well as in the cultural sectors; and

WHEREAS, the community is invited to kick off a month of art and cultural activities with the October 5th “Day of Arts and Culture” events, which include the Los Alamos Arts Council Fall Arts & Crafts Fair and the Mural Ribbon Cutting & Celebration at Central Park Square, the Full-Dome Photography Showcase at the Los Alamos Nature Center, After Hours at the Library: Music Lounge & Life Drawing, and the Los Alamos Youth Film Festival at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center.

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim October 2024 as “Arts & Humanities Month” in Los Alamos County and call upon all citizens to celebrate and promote the arts, participate in cultural events, and take action for the arts and humanities.