Call for Artists and Volunteers!

The Arts Council of Rockland is pleased to participate in the United Way of Rockland’s (UWRC) 2020 Spring Day of Caring.  UWRC is providing socially distant volunteer opportunities for their 2020 Spring Day of Caring volunteer teams so they can continue the tradition of giving back to the Rockland County community.

PROJECT: Creating Cards, Letters, and Crafts for Meals on Wheels Seniors

We will be creating handmade cards, letters, poems, drawings and crafts for Meals on Wheels of Rockland County senior clients.  These handmade items will be distributed by Meals on Wheels drivers when they deliver meals.  It is our goal to cheer-up senior citizens with a handmade card or craft sharing a message of love and good wishes.   Many of these seniors are homebound, isolated, lonely and in need of engagement.  A simple card or drawing can make a senior smile and remind them that they are not alone, that someone is thinking of them. 

DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 1

DROP-OFF/DELIVERY TIMES & LOCATIONS:

Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30 (ANY TIME)

Arts Council of Rockland

55 W. Railroad Avenue

Studio A

Garnerville, NY  10923

***PLEASE LEAVE IN THE BIN OUTSIDE THE DOOR

Friday, June 26 (5:00-8:00PM)

Saturday, June 27 (12:30-8:00PM)

Sunday, June 28 (12:30-8:00PM)

Wednesday, July 1 (5:00-8:00)

Karenderya

248 Main Street

Nyack, NY 10960

***PLEASE DROP OFF DURING THE DESIGNATED DAYS/TIMES ONLY

ACOR CONTACT:  Cheryl Baun, cheryl@artscouncilofrockland.org

ACOR CONTACT:  Dorothy Atzl, datzl@uwrc.org 

GUIDELINES/CONSIDERATIONS:

• Create cards, letters, poems, drawings or crafts no larger than 8” x 11”;

• Colorful, handmade items are preferred; 

• Please include positive messages of encouragement, happiness, caring, and humor;

• Please refrain from get well wishes;

• Including appropriate jokes, positive quotes or brain teasers like word finds is appreciated;

• Themes celebrating the Fourth of July or Summer are welcome;

• Seniors love to hear from children - favorite sports, what they like to do, do they have a pet;

• Please make as many handmade items as you like – there is a large need;

• Feel free to share this project with your immediate family, friends and neighbors and encourage them to participate;

• Be creative and think outside the box, creating something you would like to receive yourself;

• Please bring your own ideas into the creative process and search the internet for additional sources of inspiration;

• Below are some samples of handmade cards which can be created with items in the home – buttons, construction paper, card stock, or fabric scraps.  All these cards can easily be drawn with crayons or markers as well.

Below are some examples of handmade ornaments created from construction paper, card stock, paper plates, ribbon, markers, and crayons which can be made in any shape and can include messages of encouragement such as, “Keep Smiling,” or “Have a Happy Summer.” 

Feel free to create any type of craft as long as it fits into an 8” x 11” envelope. Be creative and have fun! 

Arts Council of Rockland to host “Women’s Voices” Virtual Panel Discussion

The Arts Council of Rockland will host the "Women's Voices" virtual panel discussion on July 1, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. on Zoom for a discussion exploring feminist art and issues facing women as artists. This event is presented in collaboration with SuffrageForward (www.suffrageforward.org).

Moderated by local artists Lisa Levart and Carole Perry, the discussion’s panel will include artists featured in the Arts Council of Rockland’s "Women's Voices Virtual Art Exhibit,” who will share their insights and perspectives on the many issues facing women artists today. The panelists include: Kris Campbell; Lisa D’Amico; Jackie Fiore; Joyce Kanyuk; Ann Kinney; Kellyann Monaghan; Maria Teresa Ortiz-Naretto; Lorena Shaw; and Debbie Silberberg.

The event is free and all are welcome to join.  To register for the event, please RSVP to cheryl@artscouncilofrockland.org. Please use the following zoom link to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86044054450?pwd=MHBNWnpnOXJtMVJ6dTFsazhQdFF1QT09

Password: 155719

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +19292056099,,86044054450#,,,,0#,,155719# or +13017158592,,86044054450#,,,,0#,,155719#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 860 4405 4450
Password: 155719
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfTjc28oJ

Throughout 2020, SuffrageForward will present a series of events to call attention to the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and to highlight the activism and courage of the women and men in Rockland County who supported and fought for women’s right to vote.

To view the “Women's Voices Virtual Art Exhibit,” please visit the Arts Council of Rockland’s website at https://www.artscouncilofrockland.org/womens-voices-online-exhibition.

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The Arts Council of Rockland Announces 2020 Virtual Arts Awards Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           

The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) held its 2020 Virtual Arts Awards Ceremony on June 16, 2020 where they celebrated the many talented artists nominated for ACOR Arts Awards this year. The event also featured special performances by past and present Performing Artist Awardees Shirley Crabbe and Alice Leon.

A peer jury selected five deserving award recipients from 30 nominees in the five categories of Visual Artist, Arts Educator, Performing Artist, Arts Organization/Leadership, and Literary Artist.  The recipients of ACOR's 2020 Arts Awards include the following:

Visual Artist Award, Michael Iskowitz 
Arts Educator Award, Jeffrey Friedberg
Performing Artist Award, Alice Leon
Arts Organization/Leadership Award, Rockland County Art in Public Places
Literary Artist Award, Bill Batson
  
The Arts Awards Ceremony is ACOR’s annual signature event to both support its mission and highlight exemplary accomplishments in the arts throughout Rockland County.  ACOR also announced the debut of its online auction featuring artwork by some of Rockland's most talented artists.  The online auction will support ACOR's overall mission, including its new Artist's Support Fund, which provides financial aid to artists in need as well as its many programs and workshops. CLICK HERE to view the online auction.

ACOR would like to thank the many sponsors whose support was vital to the success of the 2020 Arts Awards including the following: Sustainer PDI; Patrons Hilton Pearl River and Hudson United Insurance Services; Friends Bit O' Rhythm Percussion Studio, Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center, Rockland Business Women's Network, and We Get It Made; Supporters GMG Public Relations, Jane Cowles, Attorney, and Karenderya; and Award Sponsors PFLAG of Rockland, Giraldo Farms, Bit O'Rhythm, GMG Public Relations, and a sponsorship in honor of Victor J. D'Amico. 

For more information about Award Nomineees and Recipients and other informationa about ACOR, including how to become a member or a sponsor, please visit www.artscouncilofrockland.org.  

First recipients of Artist's Support Fund announced!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arts Council of Rockland
(845) 937-3660
Cheryl Baun, Executive Director
Beth E. Brown, Membership Coordinator
www.artscouncilofrockland.org

Arts Council of Rockland and the Rockland Community Foundation
Announce 2020 Artist’s Support Fund Recipients

(Garnerville, NY, May 27, 2020) The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) and the Rockland Community Foundation announced today the recipients for the 2020 ARTIST’S SUPPORT FUND, a new initiative that provides grants directly to practicing artists in need of funds to support their on-going work.  The recipients include local artists Bill Baston, Shirley Crabbe, Adam Falcon, Samuel Harps and Conor MacFinn.

“On behalf of the Arts Council of Rockland, I am thrilled to announce this year’s first round of recipients of the Artist’s Support Fund,” said Cheryl Baun, Executive Director.

“This fund was established as a way to support artists’ ongoing practice.  We realize that sometimes even just a small infusion of monetary support can be the one thing that can bring work from concept to execution.  These funds will help to support our local artists whose invaluable works enhance our lives and our communities.”

Bill Batson is an art activist, writer and publisher of the Nyack Sketch Log Vols 1 & 2, a compilation of short essays and sketches that chronicle a diverse Hudson River Valley community.  He is also co-publisher, columnist and illustrator for Nyack News and Views.

Shirley Crabbe is an award-winning, jazz vocalist, voice-over artist, and educator who is also a veteran music teacher with over 30 years of experience as a choral conductor, NYSSMA adjudicator and private voice instructor.

Adam Falcon is an accomplished guitarist, singer/songwriter and educator, whose music is rooted in the blues and early soul.  A teacher at the Rockland Conservancy of Music, Adam has resided in Rockland County for over 40 years. 

Samuel Harps is an award-winning playwright, and the Founder and Artist Director of Shades Repertory Theater, located in West Haverstraw, a multicultural professional theater company serving North Rockland for over 20 years.

Conor MacFinn is a Nyack-based animator, filmmaker, and performer of Americana music. Conor’s music has been particularly influenced by his heritage from Appalachia, Scotland and Ireland.  

Under the ARTIST’S SUPPORT FUND, grants are dispersed twice a year, (August 1st and January 1st) through a review process.  Individual artists are invited to apply if they are Rockland County residents and members of ACOR with an ongoing practice in any discipline, including music, dance, visual art, film/media, creative writing, poetry, theater/performance. 

The fund supports artists in a variety of areas, including studio rental or workshop space, supplies, equipment or instrument purchase or rental, fees for professional development workshops, website development and associated fees, transportation costs, costumes, emergencies related to artistic practice, and other needs determined by artists.  Selected artists are eligible to reapply after two years. Deadlines for applications are May 1st and November 1st. 

For more information, including application information and/or to make a donation to the ARTIST’S SUPPORT FUND, please visit www.artscouncilofrockland.org.

The Arts Council of Rockland is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the arts, culture and the role of artists in our community. 

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The 2020 Arts Awards are going VIRTUAL!

We had to cancel the 2020 Arts Awards event at the Hilton Pearl River, but as they say, “the show must go on!” Well, at least the awards ceremony will - the Arts Council of Rockland will hold a virtual Arts Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 16 @ 7:00PM. Attendees will tune in via Zoom; all are welcome, but you must RSVP here.

Awards will be given in 5 categories. We are pleased to announce the 2020 Arts Awards Nominees:

LITERARY ARTIST

Cassandra Alfred
Bill Batson
Kristian Comer
Christopher Plummer

ARTS ORGANIZATION/LEADERSHIP
The Bluefield Artists
Conor MacFinn
Nyack Art Collective
Nyack Mask Makers
Rockland Poets 
Rockland County Art in Public Places

ARTS EDUCATOR

Ted Barr
Katie Elevitch
Jeffrey Freidberg
Alice Mizrachi

PERFORMING ARTIST

Neil Berg
Sean Collishaw
Alice Leon
Bill O'Connell

VISUAL ARTIST

Ted Barr  
Joel Blenz  
Kristian Comer  
Michael Delaney
Ice Thistle Productions
Michael Iskowitz
Alice Mizrachi  
Cass McVety
Brittany Petronella
Kayla Sharp  
Dan Springer
Tina Traster

Congratulations to all of the nominees! Don’t forget to RSVP here and then tune in on Tuesday, June 16 @ 7PM to find out who takes home the prize!

Nominees were accepted via an open nominations process. All nominees are reviewed by a jury which is composed of highly qualified individuals across a broad range of arts disciplines. Winners are selected through this process. No ACOR board members or staff are involved in the decision making process.

United We Create! FREE virtual classes for adults and kids!

Art brings us together. Art is good medicine.
Art helps people through difficult times.

During the coronavirus lockdown, ACOR will be streaming FREE workshops for children and adults, taught by some of the wonderful artists in our Rockland Community.

SPACE IS LIMITED - Please RSVP by clicking on links below! Zoom information will be provided upon receipt of your RSVP

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ADULT CLASSES

Self-Portrait Collage with Alice Mizrachi
Monday, May 4, 2020 @ 3pm

This class delves into the art of collage and how to create images that inspire, empower and elevate our sense of self. Alice will demonstrate how to create a collage while having fun and referencing Romare Bearden and his amazing collage works. See details on Facebook.

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Oral Storytelling 101 for Women with Katie Elevitch
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11:00am

Join Katie Elevitch, Director & Founder of the Women’s Storytelling Project, as she facilitates one of her popular intro to storytelling classes. Discover and experience the power of Oral Storytelling in a safe environment specially designed to help women mine and share their personal stories. Cultivate authentic connection to self and others. No creative arts experience is needed. All women are welcome. This is an official event in collaboration with SuffrageForward. See details on Facebook.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Drawing from the Inside Out with Chris Randolph

This workshop will focus on drawing techniques that invite you to let go and step into an intuitive flow. A directive will be sent to each student a week prior to the zoom class. In the class we will share our experiences and artwork. No experience necessary but all are welcome. 15 years and older. See details on Facebook.

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Intro to Digital Storytelling with Laura Shapiro
Monday, April 27, 2020 at 4:00pm

Local artist Laura Shapiro will teach this class on digital storytelling for ages 12+. The class will cover all aspects of digital storytelling.  Digital storytelling involves telling stories through a combination of graphic, audio, video and web publishing elements. See details on Facebook.

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We will continue to add classes for as long for the duration of the pandemic. Please keep checking back on this page for updates! Let’s all stay home and create together!

Announcing the launch of our Artist's Support Fund!

Dear Friends and Supporters:

I hope you are all adjusting, as well as can be expected, to our new normal.  

At the Arts Council of Rockland, we seek to be a source of support for the arts community.  We are hearing anecdotally from artists whose work has come to a halt and are without any income.  We also know many are at home with extra time on their hands and have the time to focus on their art.  

Now feels like the right time to launch a project we’ve been working on – the creation of our Artist’s Support Fund.  This small fund was established as a way to provide funds to support artists’ ongoing practice.  We know that sometimes even just a small infusion of funds (to purchase a piece of equipment, a special tool, or certain supplies), could be the thing that can bring work from concept to execution.

The arts always have the power to comfort, bring people together, provoke questions, provide answers, make us laugh, make us cry.  NOW MORE THAN EVER, we need the arts.  Once we found ourselves amidst this pandemic, immediately, our social media feeds were flooded with artists offering their gifts to strangers as a way to connect and to bring joy to, or at least a diversion from, this new reality in which we find ourselves.   For some, the arts are a lifeline.  At the Arts Council of Rockland, we are committed to ensuring that the arts endure in Rockland, ALWAYS. 

We find ourselves in unusual circumstances.  Many are looking for ways to be helpful and productive.  If you find yourself in a position to help, I am asking you to consider supporting the Artist’s Support Fund.  Simply put, the more money we raise, the more support we can provide.

If you are an artist who could benefit from a small bump to help bring an idea to fruition, review the Artist’s Support Fund guidelines and see if you are eligible.  Deadline for submission is May 1.  Awards are expected to be made around July 1.

Whether you are creating and sharing, supporting with a donation, or just lending support to your neighbors, thank you for being a part of our community. 

Sincerely,

Cheryl Baun
Executive Director

Artists' Resources During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

During times of crisis, artists are often among those most affected. While we are all taking active measures to protect the health, safety and well-being of ourselves and our communities, this is a challenging moment for many in our community. As we deal with cancellations of events, workshops and exhibits, many are faced with no income and trying to make plans during uncertain times. The Arts Council of Rockland is doing our best to continue to communicate with you all and share important resources and information that aare crucial for all of us during this trying time. To that end, we are creating an ongoing list of resources and information for all artists in our community.

We will be continuously updating our website and our Facebook page, to bring you the most current resources available so please be sure to check daily for news and updates.  Also, if you have any information regarding resouces available to the arts community, please send to Beth Brown at beth@artscouncilofrockland.org or you may post the information in the Arts Council of Rockland Calendar Facebook Group.  For more information on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones, please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC)'s website: CLICK HERE.  

**Updated: April 17, 2020

Americans for the Arts is pleased to offer new information and valuable resources related to the coronavirus and our arts industry. As you know, the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on America's arts sector: our research demonstrates that nonprofit arts organizations alone have already suffered financial losses of $4.5 billion in lost revenue and unexpected expenses. In addition, canceled and postponed events have caused the loss of an estimated 197 million in attendance and resulted in an estimated loss of $6.2 billion in event-related consumer spending so far.
 
Below are a few important resources that will help you today:
 
ArtsU webinars related to COVID-19: Find free on-demand and live ArtsU webinars that focus on different aspects of COVID-19.
 
National Arts Action Digital Summit: Registration is open for the first-ever National Arts Action Digital Summit taking place April 27–May 1. There is a free session that focuses on COVID-19.
 
Coronavirus Resource and Response Center: On this web tool you'll find news, information on relief funds and financial assistance, preparation advice, and two important surveys:
 
Survey for Organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, and government): This tool tracks and helps measure the economic impact of the pandemic on the arts industry.

Survey for Individuals (artists, creative workers, educators, and entrepreneurs): This survey was created by Americans for the Arts for Artist Relief and captures the financial impact of the pandemic on creative workers.

We encourage you to share the links to these surveys with all of the arts organizations and artists in your community. You can do that by simply forwarding this message. Lastly, because the impacts are worsening daily, please return to the survey link and fill it out again every few weeks, so that we have the most current information possible. If you have any questions, resources to share, or articles that might be of interest, please send them to services@artsusa.org.

Freelance Artist Resource
A list of resources specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community, including actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, and more.
CLICK HERE for more information.

CERF+ Emergency Relief Fund 
Artists who have suffered from a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster, can apply for funding. CERF+ also has a list of resources centered around the pandemic.
CLICK HERE for more information.

Rauschenberg Emergency Grant 
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is proud to partner with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to administer a new emergency grant program called Rauschenberg Emergency Grants. NYFA and the Rauschenberg Foundation have teamed up to offer visual and media artists and choreographers in the US grants of up to $5,000 for medical related emergencies. 
CLICK HERE for more information.

Authors League Fund
The Author League Fund helps professional writers in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income, or other misfortune by providing no-strings-attached “loans” to pay for pressing expenses.
CLICK HERE for more information.

PEN American Writers’ Emergency Fund
The PEN America Writers’ Emergency Fund is a small grants program for professional—published or produced—writers in acute or unexpected financial crisis. Depending on the situation and level of need, grants are in the range of $2,000.  
CLICK HERE for more information. 

Actors Fund Entertainment Assistance Program
The Actors Fund provides services and financial support to entertainment professionals facing personal or work-related problems. It is also a conduit for emergency financial assistance in times of pressing need or in response to catastrophic events.  
CLICK HERE for more information.

The Blues Foundation HART Fund
The Blues Foundation Handy Artists Relief Trust Fund is available to Blues musicians and their families who are in financial need due to a broad range of health concerns. 
CLICK HERE for more information.

Musicians Foundation
The Musicians Foundation provides grants to U.S. musicians in any genre in a time of acute need due to personal, medical, dental, or family crisis, natural disaster, or other emergency situation.  
CLICK HERE for more information.

Gottlieb Emergency Grant Program
This emergency grant provides financial assistance to painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation.  
CLICK HERE for more information. 

I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
Emergency funding and grants available to musicians in the artist community.
CLICK HERE for more information.

RESIDENCIES, GRANTS & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES:

Creative Time Emerging Artist Open Call
Deadline EXTENDED: March 23, 2020
The Creative Time Emerging Artist Open Call is a biennial initiative that offers early-career artists based in New York the opportunity to create their first major socially engaged public artwork. CLICK HERE.

International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Lenore G. Tawney Residency
Brooklyn, New York
Deadline: March 31, 2020
This three-month residency program is open to visual artists working in or interested in exploring fiber media. The fully-funded residency includes a private, furnished studio, regular studio visits from visiting critics, field trips to cultural venues, participation in artist talks, plus living and materials stipends of approximately $2,680 per month. CLICK HERE for more information.

The Watermill Center Artist Residency Program
Water Mill, New York
Deadline: April 3, 2020
The Watermill Center is an interdisciplinary laboratory for the arts and humanities situated on ten acres of Shinnecock ancestral territory on Long Island’s East End. Artists-in-Residence who participate in this two to six week program receive access to 20,000 square feet of rehearsal/design spaces and outdoor stages, a theater production archive (housed in New York City), The Watermill Center Study Library, The Watermill Collection, and The Center’s ten acre landscaped grounds and gardens. CLICK HERE for more information.

Korea Arts Foundation of America Award
Deadline: April 10, 2020
Artists who are either US citizens of Korean ancestry, or Koreans with permanent residency status in the US are welcome to apply for this award worth $15,000. CLICK HERE for more information.

Knockdown Center
Maspeth, New York
Deadline: April 12, 2020
Through an open proposal process, the Knockdown Center offer artists, curators, and organizers the freedom to challenge traditional notions of presentation and reception.  CLICK HERE for more information.

2020 Arts Awards POSTPONED

Dear Friends and Supporters:

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Rockland has made the decision to postpone its 2020 Arts Awards originally scheduled for May 7, 2020.  This decision was not made easily but it is necessary in order to protect the health and well-being of our communities.
 

The 2020 Annual Arts Awards will be rescheduled for the Fall of 2020, and as soon as a new date has been determined, we will let you know.   We have also extended the date for submitting nominations for the Arts Awards to May 13, 2020.  For more information on how to submit a nomination, please visit our website.

We greatly appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we navigate through these unprecedented times.   Please be assured that we will do our best to keep you up-to-date on all of the latest developments as they relate to the Arts community, and we encourage you to continue to check our website for additional information and resources.  Also, if you have any important information and/or updates, please post them in the Arts Council of Rockland Calendar Facebook Group page.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly at any time with questions, concerns, ideas, etc. at cheryl@artscouncilofrockland.org. 

Stay healthy, everyone!  And keep creating – we need the arts now more than ever. 

Sincerely,

Cheryl Baun
Executive Director

Arts Council of Rockland Announces 2020 Arts Awards Honorees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arts Council of Rockland
(845) 937-3660
Cheryl Baun, Executive Director
Beth E. Brown, Membership Coordinator
www.artscouncilofrockland.org

Arts Council of Rockland Announces
2020 Arts Awards Honorees

ACOR Annual Gala to be held on May 7, 2020

(Garnerville, NY, March 5, 2020) - The Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) announced today the honorees for the 2020 Arts Awards to be presented at ACOR’s Annual Gala on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Pearl River Hilton in Pearl River, New York. This year’s honorees include the award-winning jazz vocalist Shirley Crabbe, Philip Hagemann, Conductor of the Rockland County Choral Society, and the Hilton Pearl River Corporation.

Award-winning, Rockland-er, jazz vocalist, voice-over artist, and educator, Shirley Crabbe has been hailed as possessing a voice that “must surely appeal to all who love good jazz singing.” She is the 2009 Rockland County Executive Performing Artist awardee, and winner of the 2008 Stanton Bronze Medalist at the American Traditions Vocal Competition. In 2011, Shirley released her debut recording HOME, featuring the legendary tenor saxophonist, Houston Person. Her latest project, BRIDGES, a Top 50 album, earned her the “2019 New York Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording.” Crabbe is also a veteran music teacher with over 30 years of experience as a choral conductor, NYSSMA adjudicator, and private voice instructor. She is a former board member for the Arts Council of Rockland, serving for nine years, with the last three years as the Chair.

Philip Hagemann was Conductor for the Rockland County Choral Society for over 50 years. He has published over 75 choral compositions, one of which, written with Penny Leka Knapp, titled “Fruitcake” has sold several hundred thousand copies and was used on the TV show Nip/Tuck a couple of years ago. In addition to choral works, he has written 10 one-act operas, one full-length opera, and an adaptation of Debussy's “L'enfant Prodigue”. He is currently working with Pegasus Opera and will be conducting a third production with them at the historic Greenwich Theatre.

Hilton Pearl River is also being honored this year. The family-owned and family-operated hotel has provided 30+ years of genuine and exceptional hospitality, for which the hotel has been ranked #1 in Overall Service of all Hiltons in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for 9 of 10 years. The company is also being recognized for its support of the local arts community, in particular, the hotel’s recent guest room renovations that feature and highlight the work of artists from around the Hudson Valley.

In addition to celebrating these honorees, Arts Awards will be given in 6 categories: Arts Educator, Arts Leadership, Visual Artist, Literary Artist, Performing Artist, and Lifetime Achievement. The Arts Council of Rockland is proud to celebrate this year’s honorees and awardees and welcome all to attend the 2020 Arts Awards. Come and support our local artists! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! For more information about tickets, sponsorship, and award nominations please visit www.artscouncilofrockland.org/arts-awards.

The Arts Council of Rockland is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the arts, culture and the role of artists in our community.

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