As a poetry and arts advocate in her home State of New Jersey, Melida is a proud member of the Monmouth Arts Council.
Mission
The Monmouth County Arts Council enriches the community by inspiring and fostering the arts.
WHAT DO WE BELIEVE IN AND SUPPORT ?
Monmouth Arts believes in and supports...
Equity | Providing outreach and access to the arts where it is needed the most.
Diversity | Having a broad array of people in positions of leadership, governance, influence, and programming from various racial, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as ages, genders, abilities, lifestyles and experiences is essential to the long-term relevancy and success of our organization.
Inclusion | The removal of barriers that restrict a person’s access to and participation in the arts.
Community | A shared sense of belonging, cultural understanding, and social cohesion can be achieved wherever the creation, expression, and celebration of the arts occur.
Connection | Taking an active role in bringing together those who enjoy the arts with those who create and provide them.
Service | Offering valuable programming and resources for artists and the arts community.
Inspiration | Using the transformative power of the arts to change thought and motivate action within each of us.
Advocacy | Being an agent of positive change for the arts, artists, and arts education.