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Keeping the "Arts Alive" with the Thurmans

Rosa Jundt
Rosa Jundt

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Stephen Thurman wrote the words. Catherine Thurman designed the graphics. Through their partnership in life and in art, Arts Alive has carried on for over 30 years.

Charlotte Carver is the founder of the South Dakota Arts Council and recruited the Sioux Falls couple to promote local arts through the Arts Alive magazine. Now, the Thurmans will receive the Charlotte Carver Honorary Award for Outstanding Service to the Arts Community at the Governor’s Awards in the Arts.

Listen to their story.

Jackie Hendry is a special correspondent with SDPB based in Sioux Falls. Her coverage interests include the many ways public policy impacts child welfare, elder care, health and education.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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