The public is invited to help Artspace304 celebrate 35 years in the arts

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Kevin Boucher

Published June 8, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT

Artspace 304 Flyer — Artspace 304 invites the public to their 35th anniversary celebration, Sunday June 12, 2022

The public is invited this Sunday to an open house to help Artspace 304 celebrate 35 years of art.

Marissa Diekhoff, outreach manager of the non-profit, says art is crucial to the mental and social health of a community.

"I think art helps us connect with each other, it helps us empathize with one another. I see art as playing a very essential role in helping Carbondale become as welcoming, and accepting as a place as we want it to be."

Marissa Diekhoff

The hours of the main gallery are Noon to 5 Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday's open house starts at 1PM at 304 West Walnut in Carbondale.

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Fine Art Arts & Culture

Kevin Boucher

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.

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