Christmas in July set for Friday July 10
A new director and new direction is the combination behind the planning for a “Christmas in July” event set for Friday July 10 at Clinton County Arts Council’s Gallery in St. Johns. The special occasion will feature the works of Marsha Stevens who designs and creates Christmas ornaments and related specialty items in theme with the season.
According to Ashley Garijo, recently named executive director of the council, the unique evening will hold the spirit of Christmas highlighted by related decorations, sounds and colors inspired by the creations of Ms. Stevens, whose many pieces will be on prominent display.
Ms. Garijo explained that the evening begins at 6:30 and extends to 9 p.m. offering an open house atmosphere with discounts of 20% and 10% on purchases by members and non-members respectively. The Gallery maintains an inventory of items in various art media along with a broad array of gift items for every reason.
Ms. Garijo recently joined Clinton County Arts Council as Executive Director bringing with her an impressive background in the arts field complemented by business introduction. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pace University followed by a Masters Degree in Art Business at Sotheby’s University of Art. She is a resident of Okemos.
CCAC receives a portion of its funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts through a competitive grant. Additional support is received from membership and private donations.