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New Bern arts leader aims to expand community reach
Bress, appointed as Banks of the Arts director, plans to broaden programs and diversify outreach in New Bern. She cites staff collaboration, community partnerships, and events like Juried Art Show and Empty Bowls as bedrock, aiming to grow education and local engagement. She moved to New Bern in 2006 after a varied career and community service.
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Jonathan Burger
Kristin Obman
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Trent
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N.C. History Center
Artist Will Group
Firemen’s Museum
Hancock Street
Baltimore
Loyola University
Maryland
Xerox
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Craven Special Olympics
Farmers’ Market
Coastal Women's Forum
Coastal Women’s Forum
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New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club
New Bern Historical Society
New Bern Preservation Foundation
Historic Downtown Residents Association
Habitat For Humanity
Craven County
Carolina Chamber Music Festival
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