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March 17, 2010

$400,000 art dome didn't cost school district a penny

By REBECCA WOOLINGTON
The Register-Guard

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — A board with the words “Welcome to Art” written in wavy, rainbow letters sits next to the doorway of the new London School Art/Science Dome. Surrounding the letters are hearts and squiggly flowers.

At a time when art is more likely to be cut from a school's offerings than added, the dome — 45 feet in diameter with wood siding and white trim — is a space specifically designated for the K-8 school's 90 students as an art and project center. The structure cost about $400,000 to construct — and the South Lane School District didn't spend a penny.


 
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