Friday News: September 5, 2025

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View this email in your browser IN THIS EDITION Arts Council News Art Affair ‘25: Interwoven Early Bird Tickets NOW ON SALE! Art Affair ‘25 - Interwoven Sponsorship Opportunities Safe Harbors Silver Jubilee Gala will honor Todd Hulet - Ticket price increases tomorrow - get your ticket today! Community Opportunities Call for Artwork - WRCA Calling All Photographers Bank Art Gallery - Call for Art - LAST DAY TO APPLY! Arts in the News - Orange County & Beyond! Nicole Hixon  2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Wallkill River Center to be honored at Art Affair 18 Things to Do in the Hudson Valley in September Port Jervis native turns Broadway dream into reality MEMBER OF THE WEEK Music For Humanity More music means more connections and more connections means a better world for all of us. Music for Humanity’s mission is to spread more music by offering music education scholarships. Music For Humanity raises money for scholarships through Concerts, Free Performance Nights and Tax-Deductible Donations. On October 19th, 2025 at 1:30pm, in the magnificent Mulder Chapel at the Warwick Conference Center, Warwick NY, Music For Humanity will be celebrating 20 years. You can find more info on their website: MusicForHumanity.org Would you like to be featured in our Friday News? Membership levels individual and above are eligible to be featured. Submit your photo, web address, and brief bio to connect@ocartscouncil.org NOT YET A MEMBER? LEARN ABOUT MEMBERSHIPS AND JOIN TODAY CLICK HERE INDIVIDUAL $150+ ● ARTS SUPPORT $500 ● JOIN THE CIRCLE $1000+ ● ARTS COUNCIL NEWS Quick Links: The Art Affair 2025: Interwoven EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW The Art Affair 2025: Interwoven Sponsorship Opportunities Safe Harbors Jubilee Art Affair ‘25: Interwoven Early Bird* Tickets NOW ON SALE! • Cocktail hour with complimentary beer, wine, and signature non-alcoholic cocktail • Step and Repeat Digital Photo • Light dinner food stations • Admission to Formal Program and Awards Ceremony • More than 30 Performances and Art Exhibitions • Dessert bar • Entry to After Party (10-11pm) This was a SOLD OUT event last year! Be sure to get your TICKETS TODAY! *Early Bird discount now through 10/1/25 Art Affair ‘25 - Interwoven Sponsorship Opportunities Partner with the Orange County NY Arts Council and align your brand with our mission to support local artists and enrich our community. Sponsorship of The Art Affair provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to the arts while gaining visibility among business leaders, community stakeholders, and arts patrons. Sponsorship benefits can include brand recognition, complimentary tickets, and exclusive hospitality opportunities. Learn More HERE LEARN MORE ABOUT ART AFFAIR 2025 HERE Safe Harbors Silver Jubilee Gala will honor Todd Hulet Join us in celebrating Safe Harbors' past, present, and future as they honor our Executive Director, Todd Hulet! Saturday, September 20 Safe Harbors Green 97 Broadway Downtown Newburgh Today, September 5th is the last day to purchase $175 tickets--tickets increase to $200 starting on Saturday. Be sure to purchase your tickets today! Tickets and More info HERE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNTIES CALL FOR ARTWORK Submissions due October 3 2025! WATERCOLOR: This regional exhibition, juried by Betsy Jacaruso, is open to the medium of watercolor. Medium is the only constraint; artwork can range from realism to pure abstraction, and subject matter is open. More info HERE Calling All Photographers Send watermarked pictures to editor@stormkingdecision.org. This project is made possible by funds from the New York State legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. More info HERE Bank Art Gallery - Call for Art - LAST DAY TO APPLY! Deadline TODAY, Sept 5th! Bank Art Gallery is accepting submissions for our final exhibition of the year: The Shape of Memory. A reflective and expressive group show exploring how memories are captured, distorted, or honored through art. Whether emotional or abstract, soft or bold, we want to see how your work gives form to what’s remembered. More info HERE ARTS IN THE NEWS Nicole Hixon  2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship *Updated link: Last week’s email included a broken link. See correct link below. Nicole is a sculpturally based public and installation artist, and is one of 99 New York State artists to be recognized with a 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship. Read the full press release *HERE photo: Hannah Maxwell Wallkill River Center to be honored at Art Affair The Orange County NY Arts Council will recognize the Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) at its 2025 Art Affair, celebrating the transformation of a small collective of plein air painters into a multidisciplinary hub for creativity. Read the full Wallkill Valley Times article HERE 18 Things to Do in the Hudson Valley in September From Shakespeare on Bannerman Island to Newburgh Open Studios, the Renaissance Faire, and so much more—there’s plenty to explore! Check out the full Chronogram article HERE Port Jervis native turns Broadway dream into reality Patrick Dunn has been touring with a Broadway Musical for the past two years, he credits his family, community, and fans for their unwavering support while on this path. Read the full Mid Hudson News article HERE Send us your Press Release and/or links to articles relevant to our local arts community to see them here! Your monetary contributions are crucial to HELP THE ARTS CONTINUE TO THRIVE! DONATE NOW! The Orange County Arts Council is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts as well as the Orange County NY Executive’s Office and Legislature. Copyright (C) 2024 Orange County Arts Council. All rights reserved. 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