Sunday, 8 November 2015 – Written by Cory McCoy
When the nation was at its lowest point and people were most desperate, the federal government came up with innovative ways to transform cities like Tyler and the lives of those involved.
To celebrate their 2015 fundraiser, the Smith County Historical Society will host a special screening of the newest film from documentarian Michael Maglaras, “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 in the Taylor Auditorium of Tyler Public Library.
Maglaras and his producing partner, Terri Templeton, will be on hand for the screening.
The film highlights the Works Progress Administration, which launched hundreds of different projects all over the nation during the Great Depression. Workers contributed in fields ranging from building roads to creating public art.
More than 10,000 artists created 225,000 works of public art from 1933 to 1943. Tyler received a wealth of benefits from the WPA programs, including Tyler State Park, many buildings and art. Continue reading at this link.
