Creative Winona Commission Seeks Input on New Name for Masonic Temple
Deadline for Submissions June 29
The Creative Winona Commission, its Masonic Subcommittee and the Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) have determined that the Masonic Temple facility should be renamed to better reflect its new purpose as a community arts, culture, and recreation center.
The Creative Commission would like public input on this process and are seeking name nominations. If you would like to submit a name for consideration, you may do so by completing the online form found on the City of Winona website, or by stopping into the City of Winona Park and Recreation office. The deadline for submissions is June 29.
Upon expiration of the submission deadline, the city will convene a naming committee consisting of the citizen members of the Masonic Subcommittee, city staff, and representatives of the Great River Shakespeare Festival to select a name among those submitted.
About The City of Winona Creative Winona Commission
The City of Winona Creative Winona Commission, the successor to the Fine Arts Commission, held its first monthly meeting in May, 2024. The Creative Winona Commission exists to advise the City Council on the implementation of the Winona Arts and Culture Strategic Plan. It will also strive to advance arts and culture, entrepreneurialism, and outdoor recreation within the city. The Commission’s focus is on arts creativity to assist in the growth of the economy, to retain a talented workforce and to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
The Commission’s mission is a broad one, and the Commissioners are working to prioritize goals that can reasonably be achieved given the available resources. Three subcommittees have been established: Finance and Strategic Planning, Community Arts Resources, and Masonic Theater Use Planning.
Commission members are: Heidi H. Bryant, Kate Carlson, Carrie Frederich, Eric Heukeshoven, Garrick Holey, Margaret Shaw Johnson, Cynthia Knouft, Judy Myers, and Jacqueline Paulsen. Staff support is provided by Laura Hoberg of Winona’s Park and Recreation Department. Regular monthly meetings are held at 3:30 pm on the second Monday of each month at City Hall. The meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend.