RAA logo and “Rutherford Arts Alliance celebrates Juneteenth” message on stylized image of raised hands, conveying the idea of volunteerism.
In our June Happenings newsletter, our Exec Director Jeff Lysyczyn shares thoughts on his one year anniversary with the RAA, and we’ve got news about our monthly mixer at The Print Shop in Smyrna, meet ups for the music and literary arts interest groups, summer festivals where you can find us, the International Folkfest schedule, updates on The Boro’s Artists’ Row and the Summer Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, and much more at this link. If you’re not receiving our emails, sign yourself up using this form.
Meet Our FEATURED ARTS ADVOCATE THIS Month, Vonchelle Stembridge
As part of our new focus on Arts Advocacy, this month we’re highlighting a local hero of the arts community, Vonchelle Stembridge. Although Vonchelle is certainly an artist in her own right, she’s also an advocate. Here are some of her thoughts about the intersection of arts and community. Follow Vonchelle on Instagram at @blank_canvas14, and check out the newsletter to see some images of community events Vonchelle’s been involved in!
