Impacting Lives with The Long X Arts Foundation

Join Long X Arts Director & Co-Founder Jessie Veeder Scofield and a tremendous panel of guests for an in-depth look at the work of The Long X Arts Foundation on the latest episode of 'Living in McKenzie County.' Jessie is joined by founding member and longtime resident Jan Dodge, current Board President Brooke Braunberg, and new education & outreach director Oksana Zvyagelskiy. They discuss their roles in promoting arts and culture in the region, the foundation's impact since its inception in 2016, and their vision for the future. From community art classes and cultural fairs to concert series and visitor center initiatives, learn about how this dynamic team fosters creativity and connection in McKenzie County. 00:00 Welcome to Living in McKenzie County 00:29 Meet the Long X Arts Foundation Team 01:57 Brooke's Journey and Contributions 03:03 Oksana's Artistic Path and Role 04:49 Jan's Vision and Community Impact 07:06 The Birth of the Long X Arts Foundation 14:35 Supporting Local Artists and Musicians 19:23 Cultural Connections and Community Events 30:24 Future Goals and Programming Initiatives 32:34 Community Outreach 33:24 Balancing Motherhood and Community Involvement 35:07 Encouraging Artistic Interests in Children 39:19 The Impact of Art During COVID-19 41:02 Concert Series and Community Reactions 43:25 Personal Stories of Artistic Influence 49:09 Future Visions and Community Support 59:42 Conclusion and Call to Action   Learn more and how to get involved at www.longxartsfoundation.com  Find more episodes and blog content at www.livinginmckenziecounty.com    #arts #culture #community #ruralart #rurallife #volunteer #music #podcast #longformcontent #watfordcitynd #mckenziecounty #northdakota #nonprofit