Walton Arts Center Case Study

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The case Walton Arts Center also known as (WAC), has several key facts and issues presented in this chapter. One of the key factors presented in the case was the companies turn around. Anita Scism became the second president of the center. She joined the company with the goal and aspirations to move the center forward into the future (Lester, & Parnell, 2006). As a person from the community, she has a firsthand account of the community’s enthusiasm for the arts (Lester, Parnell, 2006). Her goal for the center is to give the members in the community of a new, exciting, and diverse experience on every visit. Anita’s friend and predecessor, Bill Mitchell, is well known, respected, and recognized in the community. Another key factor is creating

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