Local arts organizations, churches, businesses and government leaders gathered at Butler Middle School on Monday night to discuss the launch of the Butler Rotary Arts and Cultural District.

Leslie Osche, project chairwoman, said the hope of the project would be for the entire community to have a defined place where all things art and culture can be celebrated.

She said the proposed district would include local entities such as Butler Little Theatre, Maridon Museum, Butler Area Public Library, YMCA and other potential venues such as the Butler Middle School.

In the proposed geographic block of North Washington, West Jefferson, North McKean, Charles and North Main streets, signage would be posted marking the district and would be the site of potential exhibits and events for the arts community.

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