Anyone who wants a voice in the future of art in Barton County is invited to attend the Barton County Arts Council’s annual meeting, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Arts Center, located at 1401 Main in Great Bend. It’s free and open to the public.Dr. Rick Abel, president of the Barton County Arts Council, said the group could have a new focus after this year’s meeting, because more emphasis will be placed on community involvement.“We want to present some ideas,” Abel said. It’s a “Returning to our Roots” plan, a return to the original purpose of the non-profit organization, as stated in its original bylaws.When most people think about the Barton County Arts Council, they think about the gallery in Great Bend.