On May 3, 2003, Dallas voters will be asked to support some of our city�s most valued current and future art facilities, including Old City Park: The Historical Village of Dallas, by voting �Yes� to Proposition 5 and Proposition 12 for the arts as a part of the $555 million bond campaign.  Approving all 17 Propositions is essential to help ensure a vibrant future for the city of Dallas, especially its cultural institutions and organizations. 
Propositions 5 and 12 will strengthen the Dallas arts community.

  Old City Park is on Proposition 12, for $1 million, to be used for site development on land already secured for future expansion.

 If approved on May 3, Proposition 5 and Proposition 12 will provide $29 million total in direct support to the cultural arts in Dallas.  These funds will:

• Begin site development for Old City Park: The Historical Village of Dallas.
• Build basic infrastructure for the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
• Design an Arts District venue dedicated to the smaller arts organizations.
• Renovate the Annette Strauss Artist Square in the Dallas Arts District.
• Expand the Sammons Center for the Arts.
• Modernize the Dallas Black Dance Theatre�s facilities.
• Upgrade the South Dallas Cultural Center.
• Establish an Oak Cliff arts incubator.
• Improve the Latino Cultural Center.

Do you want the arts to flourish in Dallas?

 Here�s how you can help:

• Vote YES to all 17 bond propositions on the May 3 City of Dallas ballot, including Propositions 5 and 12 that will spur growth in the local arts,
• Encourage your family and friends to vote YES.
• Volunteer in The Arts Means Business campaign. 
  (e-mail [email protected] )
• Show your support with a campaign sign in your front yard.
  (e-mail  [email protected] )
• Provide an opportunity for campaign volunteers to address community organizations to which you belong. (e-mail [email protected])

 If you would like more information about Old City Park: The Historical Village of Dallas, please call Community Relations Manager Mary Guthrie at 214-421-5141, ext. 110, or e-mail her at [email protected].

 Remember, early voting begins on April 16.  So start today!

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