Dean Richard Ranta Elected to Southern Arts Federation Board
For release: July 10, 2003
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Dr. Richard R. Ranta, dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at The University of Memphis, has been elected to the Southern Arts Federation Board of Directors. The term began July 1, 2003 and ends June 30, 2006.

In addition, Dr. Ranta serves on boards for the Memphis/Shelby County Film & Television Commission; Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission; City of Memphis Civilian Law Enforcement Review; Gilliam Communications, Inc; Concerts International; Libertyland/Mid-South Fair; the Memphis Rotary Club; and the Memphis Advertising Federation.

Established in 1975, the Southern Arts Federation is a not-for-profit regional arts organization supporting and promoting arts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. SAF is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), foundations, corporations, individuals and member states.

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