HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-04-15 Diversity Video
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Diversity Commission and Commission on Public Art
Partnering on Video Project
“We Are Leesburg” will celebrate the diversity of Leesburg’s residents.
Leesburg, VA (April 15, 2021) – The Leesburg Diversity Commission and the Commission on
Public Art invite Leesburg residents to visit their booth at the Flower & Garden Festival this
weekend and take part in a video celebrating the town’s diversity.
On Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, residents can stop by the booth, where they will be
recorded saying “We are Leesburg” or “I am Leesburg.” Professional videographer José
Villatoro, with V. Visuals, will record at the booth on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., and
commission members will record on Sunday.
Residents who are not planning to attend the Flower & Garden Festival may submit their own
videos. Videos may be emailed or texted to Betsy Arnett, the Diversity Commission’s staff
liaison, at pio@leesburgva.gov or 571-246-8095. Deadline for submissions is Monday, April 19,
2021.
The commissions plan to release a finished video compilation on the town’s socal media
accounts in May.
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