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A Thriving Community, 2003

“Susie Frazier Mueller, a Northeast Ohio arts advocate, is dedicated to raising awareness that the local arts and cultural community is thriving. Her efforts have included displaying artwork in downtown storefronts and being involved in the March of Dimes Art Auction, which features the work of local artists.”

“Mueller believes that if more businesses patronized vendors from local sources, Northeast Ohio would profit economically and culturally. ‘Folks tend to think they need to go to New York or Chicago to find the right resource for special event or other business needs,” says Mueller. She adds, “Everyone is starting to realize that the arts are a driving force that is now worthy of their attention.”