The Arts Council`s MURAL ARTS PROJECT installed

SPOTLIGHT
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
This has been a truly exciting year for the Arts Council
with the addition of six dynamic and highly engaged new
Board members. The Arts Council is fortunate indeed to
welcome Karen Carbonello, the Founder and President
of Creative Heartwork, Inc., New Jersey’s first healing arts
nonprofit organization dedicated to children who have
experienced trauma, loss serious illness or disability. The
healing power of the arts is demonstrated on a daily basis
at Creative Heartwork whose arts therapists provide multiple workshops to benefit children in need. Bringing her
uniquely international business and fundraising savvy to
the Board, Belgium-born France Delle Donne has served
as an active volunteer in the Morris area since 1991,
developing a thorough knowledge of our community and
its environs. She currently works as Director of
Development at the Morristown Partnership, A Special
Improvement District in Morristown and a fellow tenant
of the building at 14 Maple Avenue. Toni Jones, founder
and president of the Rochelle Jones & Associates public
relations firm, is currently a Partner with Diversity
Marketing and Communications LLC where she focuses
her exceptional marketing and communication expertise
on projects for clients such as Rutgers and Seton Hall
universities, the NIH and the Marine Corps Marching
Band. She managed all marketing, public relations,
programming, special event and store activities at the
Newark Museum and played a major role in promotion of
the Times Square Redevelopment Project. Additionally,
Mural Arts Project
she served as a news writer and producer at WABC-TV’s
Eyewitness News, at Fox 5, and as a reporter for the
Detroit Free Press, and is a founding member of the
National Association of Black Journalists, the world’s
largest organization for journalists of color. A CPA with
extensive corporate financial experience and the owner of
businesses in botanically based health/beauty products,
and in designing/importing fine fashion accessories
handcrafted in Vietnam, Anh Le Molloy held financial
leadership positions at corporations such as
Pfizer/Warner Lambert, Resources Global Professionals
and at several accounting firms. She also served on the
Board of Masterwork Chorus and has provided French
and cultural coaching to individuals and corporate
groups. Fresh from her Presidency of the Junior League
of Morristown, Megan Schubiger brings extensive
experience managing a large volunteer organization,
planning and coordinating events, fundraising and
organizing programs for the Junior League, the Morris
Center YMCA and the Delta Gamma National Fraternity.
Chief Creative Officer and sole proprietor of J. Weber
Design, John Corwin Weber has already applied his
award-winning creative and graphic design skills on
behalf of the Arts Council (the program and poster for
Giralda’s 25th Anniversary, and the graphics for Great
Conversations invitation & program). Formerly a creative
director at Simon & Schuster, John Wiley & Sons, Winmar
Enterprises, The BHS Group and Integrated
Communication Corp., John brings his innovative and
creative talents in tailoring designs, advertising, and
marketing which are enormously helpful in promoting
the work of the Arts Council. Especially during a difficult
economic time, we could not ask for a better team of
engaged and talented new Board members.
The Arts Council
of the Morris Area
14 Maple Avenue
Suite 301
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-5115
Editor: Dr. Lynn L. Siebert
FEB MAR APRIL
S H O W C A S I N G
Partial funding for ARTS MATTERS from
the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/
Department of State, a Partner Agency of
the National Endowment for the Arts.
The New Jersey State Council on the
Arts has awarded the Arts Council of the
Morris Area a “Citation of Excellence”
and designation as a “Major Service
Organization” in recognition of the quality
of its solid history of “service excellence,
substantial activity and broad public
service”.
T H E
A R T S
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T H E
M O R R I S
A R E A
The Arts Council’s MURAL ARTS
PROJECT installed and dedicated
On December 5th, 2008, from 5-7pm, nearly 150 people assembled
at Morristown Neighborhood House to celebrate the completion and
dedication of the newly installed Mural Arts Project. Attendees met
the artist and his family, honored those whose support and funding
made the mural a reality, mingled with the many who participated
in painting the mural and saw the stunning finished mural on the
building wall. Among others, Morristown Mayor Cresitello and
Councilwoman Smith-Reid spoke of the value of Neighborhood
House and especially of power of the arts to unite the community.
The wonderful buffet, provided by The Hyatt Morristown, was an
added treat.
This newsletter and calendar
are available in large print.
Please call (973) 285-5115.
Visit our website
www.morrisarts.org
(from page one)
During the two month residency, over 500 people from Scout troops, school
groups, participants in Adult Day Care, child day care, residents of Morris View
Healthcare Center, members of the Arts Council Staff and Board of Trustees
and the community at large participated in the painting efforts. When all 49
mural panels were completed, the artist installed them on the side of the
Neighborhood House building at 12 Flagler Street. The Arts Council hopes that
both the process of creating the mural, as well as the mural itself, will inspire
and energize the community and underscore the value of the arts in our lives.
The Arts Council gratefully acknowledges that funding for the Morristown
Neighborhood House Mural Arts Project was provided by: Artists &
Communities, a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation made possible by
major funding from Johnson & Johnson, the New Jersey State Council on the
Arts, The Heinz Endowments, the William Penn Foundation, the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts; and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the
Community Foundation of New Jersey; with the generous support of Reynolds
Painting Group, LLC, Jay Favia of Elite Corporate Housing, Marty’s Reliable
Cycle and Thomas DeVita of United Rentals, Piscataway, NJ.
Above: The completed mural installed at the Morristown Neighborhood House
playground; Top Right: Mural Artist Cesar Viveros-Herrera and his wife/assistant muralist Ana Palma; Bottom Right: The Arts Council Executive Director
Anne Aronovitch presents dedication plaque to David Walker, Executive
Director of Morristown Neighborhood House.
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Thanks...
Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this unique Arts Council benefit! Experience a one-of-a-kind
evening while helping a wonderful organization continue its valuable work!
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1-3: Mural painting at the Family Service of Morris County’s Time Out Adult Day
Care Center at Morris View
4: Artist Dorothy Clair at Community Painting Day
5. Girl Scouts who helped to paint the mural get Cesar’s autograph
6: Morristown Mayor Cresitello with Hyatt Senior Catering Manager, Carla Angel
7: Mural supporter Marty Epstein donated space in his bike shop, Marty’s Reliable
Cycle, for public painting sessions over several months – with Paul Miller of the
Morristown Partnership
8: Kadie Dempsey, Local Arts Director for the Arts Council (foreground) oversaw the
entire Mural Arts Project...shown here with Neighborhood House personnel and
supporters of the mural project.
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The Arts Council selected respected Philadelphia mural artist,
Cesar Viveros-Herrera, to create the permanent 35’ x 35’ outdoor
mural on the Morristown Neighborhood House building featuring a
design which captured community input and reflected the theme of
the Neighborhood House’s mission over more than 100 years to
help new immigrants and to foster cross cultural acceptance.
(continued on page four)
Tired of electronic media experiences? Rediscover the vanishing art of
live conversation at the Arts Council of the Morris Area’s unique evening
of dinner and engaging dialogue with celebrated hosts from the arts,
education, food, politics, entertainment, sports, industry and more.
Mingle with host conversationalists during the reception and then dine
with a university president, an award-winning chef, a comedian, a CEO,
a TV executive, a pro football player, an environmental leader, or a similarly fascinating and accomplished individual. Each dinner table will
feature a “host conversationalist” whose unique experiences, life story
or achievements will catalyze intriguing conversations. Don’t miss this
truly memorable and unique experience!
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time:
6:30pm – Reception
7:30pm – Dinner
Place:
The Hyatt Morristown at
Headquarters Plaza,
3 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown
to our very generous funders
whose support makes our
work possible:
Community Foundation of NJ
F.M.Kirby Foundation
Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings
Foundation
Gannett Foundation
Tickets: $175
County College of Morris
Contact: (973) 285-5115, ext. 13 or
[email protected]
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Celebrating 36 years of transforming lives through the arts
®
Young Talent Shines at Arts Council of the Morris Area’s Mentoring Program
Now in its 7th year, the Student/Artist Mentoring Program continues to flourish at Morristown
High School. Art Department head, Mira Morrison, with other art teachers at the school, identified
several highly talented, dedicated students needing extra support in assembling portfolios of their
artwork, thus enhancing the students’ applications for scholarships, art school admissions and/or
art careers. With the able oversight of Kadie Dempsey, Director of Local Arts for the Arts Council,
two professional artists from the area, Susan Noonan (Morristown) and Rich Bedkowski
(Morristown), worked with the students for 12 weeks, assigning “homework” to build each student’s portfolio and providing additional enrichment in the areas of Art History, Life Drawing, Still
Life Drawing and Computer Arts. Alumni of the Student/Artist Mentoring Program are proof of
its effectiveness. One “graduate” of the program was offered two different scholarships, each
in excess of $45,000! Additionally, many of these students have gone on to professional work
in the visual arts and/or advanced training at well respected art schools.
To Support the Arts Council: HOW TO GET INVOLVED
How can you make a difference in the lives of so many? Here are a few suggestions:
Annual gifts to the Arts Council provide essential support. Every dollar of your gift supports important
programs and services designed for:
• schoolchildren to have creative and meaningful learning experiences.
• vulnerable children, youth and families to have expressive opportunities for healing and connecting.
• artists and arts organizations to be vital contributors to our community’s culture and economy.
• adults to stretch their imagination, experience beauty, be entertained and connect with others.
Volunteer – share your skills or learn new ones. Work at the Arts Council’s office, on special events, or donate
your professional services.
Make a charitable or in-kind contribution – Give a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, or securities. Provide
postage, printing, paper, design, coupons or other in-kind gifts. All are beneficial to the Arts Council and
provide tax benefits to the donor.
Match your gift – Does your company or that of your spouse have a gift-matching program? Gifts or
volunteer time can be doubled through such a program. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more
information call the Arts Council’s Development office at (973) 285-5115, ext. 13.
SAVE THE DATES:
www.morrisarts.org
• MAY 14th: Celebrate the Arts, featuring the Arts
Council’s Annual Arts Awards and Scholarship Winners
• JUNE 28th: Annual Giralda Lawn Concert
•
international talent and unique experiences to Morristown
I brought friends with me to First Night who had never
been before & they were very impressed with the
breadth of the offerings & with how beautiful downtown Morristown looked – kudos to all! – Sue
On December 31st, 2008, thousands of people braved the subzero wind chill to
attend this year’s exciting First Night® Morris County. Since its inception 17 years
ago, the Arts Council of the Morris Area has been the event’s artistic programmer, selecting and
scheduling the rich variety of artistic talent for New Jersey’s biggest alcohol-free New Year’s Eve
celebration. There were over 90 events, featuring approximately 300 artists in 25 venues in and
around Morristown. Attendees came in from Princeton, Montclair, Philadelphia and even Florida to
enjoy the evening’s offerings. Some of this year’s highlights included international music and dance
from Spain, Japan, Haiti, Eastern Europe and Africa as well as a rap/reggae band, poetry readings and
the basketball magic of the Harlem Wizards. Many of the artists have performed at such venues as
The White House, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, or with such top artists as Madonna,
Queen Latifah, Ringo Starr, Les Paul, Wyclef Jean, Peter Yarrow, Bucky Pizzarelli, in Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as on Broadway, national TV/radio, in Hollywood films, top jazz and
folk festivals, famous clubs, and/or have won international recognition for their work. The Arts Council
proudly brought these extraordinary performers to Morristown on New Year’s Eve for the public to
enjoy – and to herald the New Year through a truly life-affirming celebration of the arts. (For videos and
photos from the event, check www.nj.com/morristown/firstnight as well as www.firstnightmorris.com.)
Above L-R: Mentor Susan Noonan, Art Department Head Mira Morrison and Arts Council’s Kadie Dempsey; The trip to MOMA: with
L-R: Mentor Noonan Jose Osorio, Cori Connolly, Teacher Mira Morrison, and additional students Danny Gallego, Demetria Jorge;
Front: Christian Hernandez, Katya Zubovskaya; The Mentoring class with Mentor Susan Noonan, Art Department Head Mira
Morrison and Arts Council’s Kadie Dempsey.
A special highlight this year was the Program’s January 6th field trip to NY’s Museum of Modern Art
(MOMA), the first time some had been to MOMA (and, for some, the first time they had ever been
to a museum). The trip enhanced connections among the students and faculty and deepened
their knowledge of modern art. Then, on January 20, 2009, each student received a Certificate
of Completion, shared the exciting artwork in their newly completed portfolios and enjoyed the
celebration with family, teachers, and members of the Arts Council staff. This year’s
Student/Artist Mentoring Program class included: Cori Connolly, Danny Gallego, Christian
Hernandez, Demetria Jorge, Jose Osorio, Samatha Storch, and Katya Zubovskaya.
FIRST NIGHT MORRIS brings large crowds,
What First Night-goers and
performers have said:
Clockwise – Students with their artworks:
Jose Osorio, Cori Connolly, Danny Gallego,
Samantha Storch, Demetria Jorge, and
Katya Zubovskaya.
Arts Council
now located
in new
“GREEN”
space
Sandy Almassy of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation walks past
the biowall’s three stories of living plants.
On January 15, 2009, the Arts Council moved to
its new office at 14 Maple Avenue, Suite 301,
Morristown, NJ. (Please note our new address!).
The Arts Council is thrilled and delighted to be in
this beautiful “green” LEED certified building in
the heart of Morristown, featuring a vegetative
roof, solar panels, geothermal heating/cooling, a
three story “biowall” of living plants and recycled
materials throughout.
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I had a wonderful time at First Night…The people
loved it and it was really a joyous experience. As far
as I’m concerned, I could do your First Night year
after year! – performer Rich Reiter
I just wanted to express our true appreciation and
gratitude for the opportunity to play at Morristown’s
First Night. We had the most amazing time and truly
enjoyed spreading our music to residents of the area.
… performers of Universal Rebel (reggae band)
I want to let you know what a fantastic time I had performing as part of First Night Morris. I’ve received
calls from the whole band saying what a wonderful
time they’ve had as well. The staff and sound engineers were first rate and the entire experience was a
pleasure. It’s amazing that you have the energy to
organize an event of this magnitude. I’m thrilled to
have been able to contribute to the festivities and
hope we can work together again soon…performer
Aaron Weinstein (jazz violinist appearing with
guitar great Frank Vignola, trumpeter Warren
Vache and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi)
I just wanted to thank you so very much for giving my
band the opportunity to perform at First Night this
year! It was a truly memorable evening for us, as we
have always wanted to play at The Community
Theatre! We would be honored to play again any
time!!....bandleader Blaire Reinhard
Clockwise: Bonga and the Vodou Drummers of
Haiti; Dennis Kobray as Bach in Meet the
Musicians; The Blaire Reinhard Band; Pianist
Laryssa Krupa in tribute concert for her husband,
piano virtuoso Alexander Slobodyanik; and Taiko
drumming by the East Winds Ensemble.
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It was fabulous! So much better than in London
where all we used to do was go to the pub on New
Year’s Eve…Jon
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SHOWCASE
On March 10th & 11th, the Arts Council will hold its 2009
Arts Education Showcase, spotlighting the many exciting
programs and artists available for the coming school
year. Several hundred Educators, Administrators, Cultural
Arts Representatives and PTA members from schools
throughout the state will attend this “must see” event,
networking with each other and sampling firsthand the
rich variety and top quality of the Arts Council’s Arts
Education offering. The event is graciously hosted by the
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.
Clockwise: Faustwork’s Mask Messenge; Bash the Trash demonstrates new
instruments; Mark Spiegel’s Einstein Alive!; New Jersey Tap Ensemble II;
American Repertory Ballet.
www.morrisarts.org
•
Celebrating 36 years of transforming lives through the arts
®
Young Talent Shines at Arts Council of the Morris Area’s Mentoring Program
Now in its 7th year, the Student/Artist Mentoring Program continues to flourish at Morristown
High School. Art Department head, Mira Morrison, with other art teachers at the school, identified
several highly talented, dedicated students needing extra support in assembling portfolios of their
artwork, thus enhancing the students’ applications for scholarships, art school admissions and/or
art careers. With the able oversight of Kadie Dempsey, Director of Local Arts for the Arts Council,
two professional artists from the area, Susan Noonan (Morristown) and Rich Bedkowski
(Morristown), worked with the students for 12 weeks, assigning “homework” to build each student’s portfolio and providing additional enrichment in the areas of Art History, Life Drawing, Still
Life Drawing and Computer Arts. Alumni of the Student/Artist Mentoring Program are proof of
its effectiveness. One “graduate” of the program was offered two different scholarships, each
in excess of $45,000! Additionally, many of these students have gone on to professional work
in the visual arts and/or advanced training at well respected art schools.
To Support the Arts Council: HOW TO GET INVOLVED
How can you make a difference in the lives of so many? Here are a few suggestions:
Annual gifts to the Arts Council provide essential support. Every dollar of your gift supports important
programs and services designed for:
• schoolchildren to have creative and meaningful learning experiences.
• vulnerable children, youth and families to have expressive opportunities for healing and connecting.
• artists and arts organizations to be vital contributors to our community’s culture and economy.
• adults to stretch their imagination, experience beauty, be entertained and connect with others.
Volunteer – share your skills or learn new ones. Work at the Arts Council’s office, on special events, or donate
your professional services.
Make a charitable or in-kind contribution – Give a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, or securities. Provide
postage, printing, paper, design, coupons or other in-kind gifts. All are beneficial to the Arts Council and
provide tax benefits to the donor.
Match your gift – Does your company or that of your spouse have a gift-matching program? Gifts or
volunteer time can be doubled through such a program. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more
information call the Arts Council’s Development office at (973) 285-5115, ext. 13.
SAVE THE DATES:
www.morrisarts.org
• MAY 14th: Celebrate the Arts, featuring the Arts
Council’s Annual Arts Awards and Scholarship Winners
• JUNE 28th: Annual Giralda Lawn Concert
•
international talent and unique experiences to Morristown
I brought friends with me to First Night who had never
been before & they were very impressed with the
breadth of the offerings & with how beautiful downtown Morristown looked – kudos to all! – Sue
On December 31st, 2008, thousands of people braved the subzero wind chill to
attend this year’s exciting First Night® Morris County. Since its inception 17 years
ago, the Arts Council of the Morris Area has been the event’s artistic programmer, selecting and
scheduling the rich variety of artistic talent for New Jersey’s biggest alcohol-free New Year’s Eve
celebration. There were over 90 events, featuring approximately 300 artists in 25 venues in and
around Morristown. Attendees came in from Princeton, Montclair, Philadelphia and even Florida to
enjoy the evening’s offerings. Some of this year’s highlights included international music and dance
from Spain, Japan, Haiti, Eastern Europe and Africa as well as a rap/reggae band, poetry readings and
the basketball magic of the Harlem Wizards. Many of the artists have performed at such venues as
The White House, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, or with such top artists as Madonna,
Queen Latifah, Ringo Starr, Les Paul, Wyclef Jean, Peter Yarrow, Bucky Pizzarelli, in Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as on Broadway, national TV/radio, in Hollywood films, top jazz and
folk festivals, famous clubs, and/or have won international recognition for their work. The Arts Council
proudly brought these extraordinary performers to Morristown on New Year’s Eve for the public to
enjoy – and to herald the New Year through a truly life-affirming celebration of the arts. (For videos and
photos from the event, check www.nj.com/morristown/firstnight as well as www.firstnightmorris.com.)
Above L-R: Mentor Susan Noonan, Art Department Head Mira Morrison and Arts Council’s Kadie Dempsey; The trip to MOMA: with
L-R: Mentor Noonan Jose Osorio, Cori Connolly, Teacher Mira Morrison, and additional students Danny Gallego, Demetria Jorge;
Front: Christian Hernandez, Katya Zubovskaya; The Mentoring class with Mentor Susan Noonan, Art Department Head Mira
Morrison and Arts Council’s Kadie Dempsey.
A special highlight this year was the Program’s January 6th field trip to NY’s Museum of Modern Art
(MOMA), the first time some had been to MOMA (and, for some, the first time they had ever been
to a museum). The trip enhanced connections among the students and faculty and deepened
their knowledge of modern art. Then, on January 20, 2009, each student received a Certificate
of Completion, shared the exciting artwork in their newly completed portfolios and enjoyed the
celebration with family, teachers, and members of the Arts Council staff. This year’s
Student/Artist Mentoring Program class included: Cori Connolly, Danny Gallego, Christian
Hernandez, Demetria Jorge, Jose Osorio, Samatha Storch, and Katya Zubovskaya.
FIRST NIGHT MORRIS brings large crowds,
What First Night-goers and
performers have said:
Clockwise – Students with their artworks:
Jose Osorio, Cori Connolly, Danny Gallego,
Samantha Storch, Demetria Jorge, and
Katya Zubovskaya.
Arts Council
now located
in new
“GREEN”
space
Sandy Almassy of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation walks past
the biowall’s three stories of living plants.
On January 15, 2009, the Arts Council moved to
its new office at 14 Maple Avenue, Suite 301,
Morristown, NJ. (Please note our new address!).
The Arts Council is thrilled and delighted to be in
this beautiful “green” LEED certified building in
the heart of Morristown, featuring a vegetative
roof, solar panels, geothermal heating/cooling, a
three story “biowall” of living plants and recycled
materials throughout.
Celebrating 36 years of transforming lives through the arts
0
0
9
A
R
T
I had a wonderful time at First Night…The people
loved it and it was really a joyous experience. As far
as I’m concerned, I could do your First Night year
after year! – performer Rich Reiter
I just wanted to express our true appreciation and
gratitude for the opportunity to play at Morristown’s
First Night. We had the most amazing time and truly
enjoyed spreading our music to residents of the area.
… performers of Universal Rebel (reggae band)
I want to let you know what a fantastic time I had performing as part of First Night Morris. I’ve received
calls from the whole band saying what a wonderful
time they’ve had as well. The staff and sound engineers were first rate and the entire experience was a
pleasure. It’s amazing that you have the energy to
organize an event of this magnitude. I’m thrilled to
have been able to contribute to the festivities and
hope we can work together again soon…performer
Aaron Weinstein (jazz violinist appearing with
guitar great Frank Vignola, trumpeter Warren
Vache and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi)
I just wanted to thank you so very much for giving my
band the opportunity to perform at First Night this
year! It was a truly memorable evening for us, as we
have always wanted to play at The Community
Theatre! We would be honored to play again any
time!!....bandleader Blaire Reinhard
Clockwise: Bonga and the Vodou Drummers of
Haiti; Dennis Kobray as Bach in Meet the
Musicians; The Blaire Reinhard Band; Pianist
Laryssa Krupa in tribute concert for her husband,
piano virtuoso Alexander Slobodyanik; and Taiko
drumming by the East Winds Ensemble.
2
It was fabulous! So much better than in London
where all we used to do was go to the pub on New
Year’s Eve…Jon
S
E
D
U
C
A
T
I
O
N
SHOWCASE
On March 10th & 11th, the Arts Council will hold its 2009
Arts Education Showcase, spotlighting the many exciting
programs and artists available for the coming school
year. Several hundred Educators, Administrators, Cultural
Arts Representatives and PTA members from schools
throughout the state will attend this “must see” event,
networking with each other and sampling firsthand the
rich variety and top quality of the Arts Council’s Arts
Education offering. The event is graciously hosted by the
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.
Clockwise: Faustwork’s Mask Messenge; Bash the Trash demonstrates new
instruments; Mark Spiegel’s Einstein Alive!; New Jersey Tap Ensemble II;
American Repertory Ballet.
www.morrisarts.org
•
Celebrating 36 years of transforming lives through the arts
SPOTLIGHT
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
This has been a truly exciting year for the Arts Council
with the addition of six dynamic and highly engaged new
Board members. The Arts Council is fortunate indeed to
welcome Karen Carbonello, the Founder and President
of Creative Heartwork, Inc., New Jersey’s first healing arts
nonprofit organization dedicated to children who have
experienced trauma, loss serious illness or disability. The
healing power of the arts is demonstrated on a daily basis
at Creative Heartwork whose arts therapists provide multiple workshops to benefit children in need. Bringing her
uniquely international business and fundraising savvy to
the Board, Belgium-born France Delle Donne has served
as an active volunteer in the Morris area since 1991,
developing a thorough knowledge of our community and
its environs. She currently works as Director of
Development at the Morristown Partnership, A Special
Improvement District in Morristown and a fellow tenant
of the building at 14 Maple Avenue. Toni Jones, founder
and president of the Rochelle Jones & Associates public
relations firm, is currently a Partner with Diversity
Marketing and Communications LLC where she focuses
her exceptional marketing and communication expertise
on projects for clients such as Rutgers and Seton Hall
universities, the NIH and the Marine Corps Marching
Band. She managed all marketing, public relations,
programming, special event and store activities at the
Newark Museum and played a major role in promotion of
the Times Square Redevelopment Project. Additionally,
Mural Arts Project
she served as a news writer and producer at WABC-TV’s
Eyewitness News, at Fox 5, and as a reporter for the
Detroit Free Press, and is a founding member of the
National Association of Black Journalists, the world’s
largest organization for journalists of color. A CPA with
extensive corporate financial experience and the owner of
businesses in botanically based health/beauty products,
and in designing/importing fine fashion accessories
handcrafted in Vietnam, Anh Le Molloy held financial
leadership positions at corporations such as
Pfizer/Warner Lambert, Resources Global Professionals
and at several accounting firms. She also served on the
Board of Masterwork Chorus and has provided French
and cultural coaching to individuals and corporate
groups. Fresh from her Presidency of the Junior League
of Morristown, Megan Schubiger brings extensive
experience managing a large volunteer organization,
planning and coordinating events, fundraising and
organizing programs for the Junior League, the Morris
Center YMCA and the Delta Gamma National Fraternity.
Chief Creative Officer and sole proprietor of J. Weber
Design, John Corwin Weber has already applied his
award-winning creative and graphic design skills on
behalf of the Arts Council (the program and poster for
Giralda’s 25th Anniversary, and the graphics for Great
Conversations invitation & program). Formerly a creative
director at Simon & Schuster, John Wiley & Sons, Winmar
Enterprises, The BHS Group and Integrated
Communication Corp., John brings his innovative and
creative talents in tailoring designs, advertising, and
marketing which are enormously helpful in promoting
the work of the Arts Council. Especially during a difficult
economic time, we could not ask for a better team of
engaged and talented new Board members.
The Arts Council
of the Morris Area
14 Maple Avenue
Suite 301
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-5115
Editor: Dr. Lynn L. Siebert
FEB MAR APRIL
S H O W C A S I N G
Partial funding for ARTS MATTERS from
the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/
Department of State, a Partner Agency of
the National Endowment for the Arts.
The New Jersey State Council on the
Arts has awarded the Arts Council of the
Morris Area a “Citation of Excellence”
and designation as a “Major Service
Organization” in recognition of the quality
of its solid history of “service excellence,
substantial activity and broad public
service”.
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The Arts Council’s MURAL ARTS
PROJECT installed and dedicated
On December 5th, 2008, from 5-7pm, nearly 150 people assembled
at Morristown Neighborhood House to celebrate the completion and
dedication of the newly installed Mural Arts Project. Attendees met
the artist and his family, honored those whose support and funding
made the mural a reality, mingled with the many who participated
in painting the mural and saw the stunning finished mural on the
building wall. Among others, Morristown Mayor Cresitello and
Councilwoman Smith-Reid spoke of the value of Neighborhood
House and especially of power of the arts to unite the community.
The wonderful buffet, provided by The Hyatt Morristown, was an
added treat.
This newsletter and calendar
are available in large print.
Please call (973) 285-5115.
Visit our website
www.morrisarts.org
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During the two month residency, over 500 people from Scout troops, school
groups, participants in Adult Day Care, child day care, residents of Morris View
Healthcare Center, members of the Arts Council Staff and Board of Trustees
and the community at large participated in the painting efforts. When all 49
mural panels were completed, the artist installed them on the side of the
Neighborhood House building at 12 Flagler Street. The Arts Council hopes that
both the process of creating the mural, as well as the mural itself, will inspire
and energize the community and underscore the value of the arts in our lives.
The Arts Council gratefully acknowledges that funding for the Morristown
Neighborhood House Mural Arts Project was provided by: Artists &
Communities, a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation made possible by
major funding from Johnson & Johnson, the New Jersey State Council on the
Arts, The Heinz Endowments, the William Penn Foundation, the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts; and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the
Community Foundation of New Jersey; with the generous support of Reynolds
Painting Group, LLC, Jay Favia of Elite Corporate Housing, Marty’s Reliable
Cycle and Thomas DeVita of United Rentals, Piscataway, NJ.
Above: The completed mural installed at the Morristown Neighborhood House
playground; Top Right: Mural Artist Cesar Viveros-Herrera and his wife/assistant muralist Ana Palma; Bottom Right: The Arts Council Executive Director
Anne Aronovitch presents dedication plaque to David Walker, Executive
Director of Morristown Neighborhood House.
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Thanks...
Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this unique Arts Council benefit! Experience a one-of-a-kind
evening while helping a wonderful organization continue its valuable work!
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1-3: Mural painting at the Family Service of Morris County’s Time Out Adult Day
Care Center at Morris View
4: Artist Dorothy Clair at Community Painting Day
5. Girl Scouts who helped to paint the mural get Cesar’s autograph
6: Morristown Mayor Cresitello with Hyatt Senior Catering Manager, Carla Angel
7: Mural supporter Marty Epstein donated space in his bike shop, Marty’s Reliable
Cycle, for public painting sessions over several months – with Paul Miller of the
Morristown Partnership
8: Kadie Dempsey, Local Arts Director for the Arts Council (foreground) oversaw the
entire Mural Arts Project...shown here with Neighborhood House personnel and
supporters of the mural project.
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The Arts Council selected respected Philadelphia mural artist,
Cesar Viveros-Herrera, to create the permanent 35’ x 35’ outdoor
mural on the Morristown Neighborhood House building featuring a
design which captured community input and reflected the theme of
the Neighborhood House’s mission over more than 100 years to
help new immigrants and to foster cross cultural acceptance.
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Tired of electronic media experiences? Rediscover the vanishing art of
live conversation at the Arts Council of the Morris Area’s unique evening
of dinner and engaging dialogue with celebrated hosts from the arts,
education, food, politics, entertainment, sports, industry and more.
Mingle with host conversationalists during the reception and then dine
with a university president, an award-winning chef, a comedian, a CEO,
a TV executive, a pro football player, an environmental leader, or a similarly fascinating and accomplished individual. Each dinner table will
feature a “host conversationalist” whose unique experiences, life story
or achievements will catalyze intriguing conversations. Don’t miss this
truly memorable and unique experience!
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time:
6:30pm – Reception
7:30pm – Dinner
Place:
The Hyatt Morristown at
Headquarters Plaza,
3 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown
to our very generous funders
whose support makes our
work possible:
Community Foundation of NJ
F.M.Kirby Foundation
Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings
Foundation
Gannett Foundation
Tickets: $175
County College of Morris
Contact: (973) 285-5115, ext. 13 or
[email protected]
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Celebrating 36 years of transforming lives through the arts
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Celebrating 36 years of transforming lives through the arts