Founder and executive manager of the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, Stephanie Ellis-Smith, will depart her post succeeding year. After more than 10 years of leadership, Ellis-Smith said she volition step downward in June 2009.
Ellis-Smith launched the Central District Forum (CD Forum) after working for the Jacob Lawrence Catalogue Raisonn� Project, an extensive undertaking that documented the work by the pioneering African-American artist.
"She's founded and has led an amazing organisation," said Donna Moodie, chairman of the CD Forum board of directors. "I think the gift that she has brought to Seattle has truly been a bequest. I'm activated to continue to
