IMPORTANT PERSON....GONE!
"The arts are not a frill and they are not an enchantment and should not be considered as such. They are an essential part of life, part of the human spirit."
Wow!
That's the philosophy and the spirit that put New Jersey on the map where the arts....all the arts...are concerned!
This state is mourning the recent death of incredibly talented Lillian Levy, Chairwoman of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts since 1985, whose quote, above, energized more wonderful arts programs, for all ages and of more types than this column can begin to list.
Some people make a difference. Some make a huge difference. Without Lillian Levy's decades of dedication Southern New Jersey would only be beautiful seashore and rich farmlands. Now, in addition, it sparkles with life! Enduring, enriching life!
A Julliard graduate, Ms. Levy had been a professional pianist, painter and music teacher but put her own artistic aspirations aside to stimulate the interest of young people in the arts. The list includes:
Coordinator of NJ Symphony Orchestra
Coordinator for the NJ Teen Arts Festival
Chairwoman of the County Cultural & Heritage Advisory Board
Southern Jersey Regional Theatre
Atlantic City Community Concerts
VP of County Allied Arts Council
Treasurer of the Atlantic City Historical Museum
Etc., etc., etc. The list goes on!
The richness of the arts in New Jersey gives its heartfelt thanks to this amazing and dedicated woman. My website, artonanisland.com, starts out with the "father of modern art", Picasso, saying: "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." I'm sure Lillian would have agreed.
Wow!
That's the philosophy and the spirit that put New Jersey on the map where the arts....all the arts...are concerned!
This state is mourning the recent death of incredibly talented Lillian Levy, Chairwoman of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts since 1985, whose quote, above, energized more wonderful arts programs, for all ages and of more types than this column can begin to list.
Some people make a difference. Some make a huge difference. Without Lillian Levy's decades of dedication Southern New Jersey would only be beautiful seashore and rich farmlands. Now, in addition, it sparkles with life! Enduring, enriching life!
A Julliard graduate, Ms. Levy had been a professional pianist, painter and music teacher but put her own artistic aspirations aside to stimulate the interest of young people in the arts. The list includes:
Coordinator of NJ Symphony Orchestra
Coordinator for the NJ Teen Arts Festival
Chairwoman of the County Cultural & Heritage Advisory Board
Southern Jersey Regional Theatre
Atlantic City Community Concerts
VP of County Allied Arts Council
Treasurer of the Atlantic City Historical Museum
Etc., etc., etc. The list goes on!
The richness of the arts in New Jersey gives its heartfelt thanks to this amazing and dedicated woman. My website, artonanisland.com, starts out with the "father of modern art", Picasso, saying: "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." I'm sure Lillian would have agreed.
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