Rose Hauger has been announced as the new director of Yankton Area Arts.   

Hauger, of Irene, will replace long-time director, Julie Amsberry who announced her resignation earlier this summer.  Hauger attended the Art Institute of Minneapolis. The pubic is invited to meet Hauger in her new role this Friday from five to 6:30 at the Mighty Mo Photo Show reception.  The event is held at the G-A-R Hall at 508 Douglas in Yankton. There will be a photo show program and awards ceremony at 5:30pm. The reception is  free and open to the public.