A fund has been established in memory of  Liz Thistle.

Liz was passionate about the importance of arts education for the under-served in our community both locally and regionally.  
Help us keep Liz's passion moving forward and keep the
arts flourishing in our community and beyond through education.

According to the Brookings Institute
Engaging with art is essential to the human experience. Almost as soon as motor skills are developed, children communicate through artistic expression. The arts challenge us with different points of view, compel us to empathize with “others,” and give us the opportunity to reflect on the human condition. Empirical evidence supports these claims: Among adults, arts participation is related to behaviors that contribute to the health of civil society, such as increased civic engagement, greater social tolerance, and reductions in other-regarding behavior. Yet, while we recognize art’s transformative impacts, its place in K-12 education has become increasingly tenuous.

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