Over 200 people joined Morris Arts as it recognized individuals and organizations for their outstanding accomplishments, commitment and contribution towards encouraging and fostering the arts in our community.
Click HERE to see coverage by MorristownGreen.com’s editor, Kevin Coughlin, with photos and videos from the event.
Kris Lamb, one of the performing musicians from The Folk Project, commented: “It’s one thing to recognize artistic talent, but I think it is equally important to recognize those organizations that make it possible for such talent to flourish….with much thanks to …Morris Arts for organizing this special event.”
On behalf of the entire board of directors of the New Jersey Choral Consortium, President Kathy Hannan wrote: “I want to thank you for the honor that Morris Arts bestowed upon our organization on Wednesday night. It was humbling and gratifying to accept the Outstanding Arts Advocate award on behalf of the NJCC. … We are deeply appreciative of the support that Morris Arts…has given us from the start to create an organization that supports the growth of vibrant choral communities statewide. The certificate and beautiful piece of artwork that we received at the ceremony to commemorate our award will be treasured by our organization and serve as a reminder that you support our mission. It is wonderful to be part of an arts community that is so teeming with energy and creativity. Thank you for including the New Jersey Choral Consortium in this year’s list awards winners.”
After a delightful reception in the beautiful entrance lobby of the Morris Museum, the program continued in the Bickford Theater, and honored the following:
2015 Celebrate the Arts Award Winners
Elaine Ehlers Arts Scholarship
Reed Puleo (percussionist)
Eugenie Coladarci Arts Scholarship
Tori Hey(Ballet Dancer)
Outstanding Arts Advocate
New Jersey Choral Consortium
Outstanding Arts Organization
The Folk Project
Outstanding Arts Educator/School
Caren Frost Olmsted, teaching artist
Outstanding Corporation
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Outstanding Professional in the Arts
Paul Jach & Kristy Brucale Jach, Speakeasy Art Gallery
Special Recognition
Trustees of the Morristown Green/ Morristown Partnership
Members of The Folk Project who performed during the program:
Mike Agranoff (Folk Singer), Jean Farnsworth (Celtic Harp), Kris Lamb (Flute, Whistles), Hen3ry Nerenberg (Guitar), Diane Perry (Fiddle), Frank Sole (Bass).
Photos from the March 25th event:
L-R: Awardees Paul & Kirsty Brucale Jach (Speakeasy Art Gallery), Kathleen Hannan (NJ Choral Consortium), Mike Agranoff (Folk Project), Rhoda Wolin (NJ Choral Consortium), Caren Frost Olmsted (teaching artist), Barrett Wilson(Folk Project), Jen Wehring (Morristown Partnership); Scholarship Winners percussionist Reed Puleo (Ehlers Arts Scholarship) and ballet dancer Tori Hey (Coladarci Arts Scholarship).
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- PwC honoree and Morris Arts Board member, Rich Mahler
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- Scholarship Winners Reed Puleo and Tori Hey with Tom Werder
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- The Frost Family
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- Rhoda Wolin and Kathy Hannan of awardee, The New Jersey Choral Consortium
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- Folksinger Mike Agranoff performs
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- Kevin O’Brien, Beatriz Bueno and Tom Werder
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- Jen Wehring, Kristy Brucale Jach and Paul Jach
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- Gina Moran, Tom and Joanna McMillian
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- John and Kris Lamb
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- Ed Kirchdoerffer (MPAC) and Linda Morris (Morris Museum)
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- Jean Farnworth and MIke Agranoff
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- Alan Levitan, Gina Moran, Mike Agranoff, Brian Fox
L-R: Members of The Folk Project, Kris Lamb (flute), Diane Perry (violin), Frank Sole (bass) and Hen3ry Nerenberg (guitar); Trustees of the Morristown Green.
L-R: Gina Moran, June Van Thoen with Eric Hafen; Morris Arts’ board members, Dawn Dupak and Luis Martinez.