“Emerging Excellence” Showcased at Arts Council Event
The Putnam Arts Council cordially invites the public to a unique summer event at the Belle Levine Art Center in Mahopac on Sunday, August 19. Join us for “Emerging Excellence,”a collaborative installation featuring dance, visual art and music by trained performers from the region who are currently pursuing their art, primarily through university programs.
The Benefit will feature contemporary dance, installation art, visual art and music integrating the audience into the process. Somers talent Maggie Foster of Boston Conservatory will stage, choreograph and dance in both performances and has invited colleagues, Elizabeth Cappabianca and Shannon McColl of Boston Conservatory; Eliana Wenick who attends the Alvin Ailey School at Fordham and Colette Dong of Yorktown who attends Elon, to perform to music by Jim Walsh of Mahopac. Visual artist Leksi Kolanko of Vassar, will be creating an audience participation piece of wearable art and will display her artwork in the Art Center’s entry.
The afternoon and evening performances will also feature raffle prizes, a silent auction and wine and cheese.
There are two performances, scheduled for 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. and tickets are only $10.00. Proceeds will benefit the Putnam Arts Council and support the creative programs the council manages. Reservations preferred as seating is limited. Call 845-803-8622 to reserve a space. Additional details are available at putnamartscouncil.com but tickets can not be purchased online.
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