“Lauri Sturdivant is a tireless proponent of arts and culture in Siskiyou County and beyond.  She understands the unique needs of rural communities and the link between a strong cultural community and a robust local economy.  I grew up in Siskiyou County and now work in arts & culture in Los Angeles; were I to move home, Lauri would be my first call.  She is that rare combination of artist and arts manager, able to balance her own creativity with a deep desire to support the artistic work of others.  There are few people within the County who have her connections to funding streams, national dialogues on arts and arts education, and other invaluable resources gained through her time at the Arts Council.  Siskiyou County is lucky to have her!”

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“After more than 5 years of working with Lauri as a Board member and now President of the Siskiyou Arts Council, I found Lauri’s creativity and boundless enthusiasm for the arts inspiring.  The work she has done for the arts and for adults with developmentally disabilities with Arts Matters art classes (which she single handedly saved from extinction) as well as many other programs have been of the greatest value to the people of this County.  Her personal art projects have not only been a marvel of creativity, but also significant contributions to her community. ”

Bob Swanson/ Swanson Images
Architectural & Corporate Photography,
And the Finest Art Printing
www.swansonimages.com

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“Lauri is great to watch in action!  She is so capable and passionate about her work and commitment to bringing the arts to our community.  Her love for beauty and self-expression drives her towards making a profound difference in our lives.  Plus, she is a lot of fun to be around!”

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“Lauri has been a force for the arts in Siskiyou county. Not an easy thing to do in an enormous rural county with very few people. I have come to count on her presence as a support for connecting artists and connecting the community with the arts. I admire her will, tenacity and skill. Although she will be missed as the Executive Director of the Siskiyou Arts Council, who knows what fabulous schemes she will cook up to keep the arts alive in Siskiyou county. Make art and thrive!!”

Stephanie LaFortune ~ artist ~ Yreka

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“Lauri is a powerhouse of creative energy driven an insatiable desire to make a difference. I have never seen her not accomplish what she truly sets her mind to. Her first hand experience of the power of the creative process,  along with her heart of gold is her driving force. Given the opportunity she does and will make a difference!”

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“I personally thank you for all that you have done to bring an awareness of art into my thoughts. Had it not been for you, I would not have joined SAC, nor would my mind be as open as to what and where art is. (yes,art can be discovered picking up trash along the freeway)
Lauri, you have done more than anyone I know to promote all aspects and awareness of art in our area, and more importantly taught many of us that art is for everyone-and it matters.”
Thank you again,
Larry Tadina
tadinasculptures.com

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“Lauri Sturdivant is a woman who makes change happen. I have seen her bring the Siskiyou Arts Council from a very small organization to an extremely viable, lively, interactive thriving organization. Her smarts, community presence, and determination to make things happen are evident in her work ethic. Her compassion for and appreciation of those she works with in the arts is also a key attribute.”

Allison Scull
info@allisonandvictor.com
http://www.allisonandvictor.com
http://www.facebook.com/AllisonAndVictor

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“I have known and worked with Lauri Sturdivant in the world of arts and entertainment for the last 8 years. As a former Art Gallery owner, artist and entertainer, I have experienced her skill as a creator, and supporter of the Art World of Southern Siskiyou County. Her dedication to the growth of The Siskiyou Arts Council, the Arts Bus Project, Art in The Park, Street Shows and Music Events are but a few examples of her work. It is the energy she brings to support and sustain the cultural health of our communities that impressed me the most.

DeLeon Grabowski
Director: COS Siskiyou Senior Players

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“As a working musician in Siskiyou County, when I connected with then, Executive Director Lauri Sturdivant, she immediately began working hard to gain support for our music projects, while scheming with me on ways to help the SAC grow. I will say we had a lot of fun doing it. She has an unwavering passion for the arts in all forms, and a brilliant mind that is capable of making almost any dream materialize. She has a deep understanding of artists in under-served areas, and has personally been responsible for enormous growth in the arts community.

Her junk art and litter butt’s projects are very powerful. It is sometimes hard to look at, because it is not intended to be beautiful, as Lauri says. Litter is never beautiful, regardless of how you frame it. But it sure gets the point across, and she does it very well.”

-Paula Reynolds

www.reverbnation.com/chickmusic
www.siskiyouartscouncil.org/paula-reynolds
http://www.facebook.com/PaulaReynoldsMusic