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The Arts Council of Rockland Launches the 2024 Artist’s Support Fund Grant Program

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Garnerville, NY  – The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Artist’s Support Fund (ASF), a grant program designed to provide direct financial assistance to practicing artists in Rockland County. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a thriving artistic community by supporting the ongoing work of local talent.
The Artist’s Support Fund was established to recognize and address the financial challenges faced by artists in Rockland County.

The program aims to empower artists by offering grants to assist with various aspects of their creative endeavors, such as studio or workshop rentals, supplies, equipment or instrument purchase or rental, website development, professional development, transportation, costumes, or an emergency related to your practice.

To apply artists must be Rockland County residents, members of the Arts Council of Rockland, have an ongoing practice in any art discipline including music, dance, visual art, film/media, creative writing, poetry, theater/performance, and have not received an Artist Support Fund grant for 3 grant cycles.

The application period for the 2024 Artist’s Support Fund is now open. Artists are encouraged to submit their applications by January 22, 2024 @ 5:00 PM, and successful applicants will be notified in March 2024. There is no application fee required and grant funding requests must be a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $500. There will be an Artist’s Support Fund Information Session via Zoom on Monday, December 18, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

All eligible artists in Rockland County are invited  to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity to advance their artistic careers. The application form, guidelines, and link to register for the Information Session are available on the Arts
Council of Rockland’s official website, https://www.artscouncilofrockland.org/artistssupportfund.

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Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Flying Toward the Sun, Aug. 14–Sept. 6

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Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical by Bill Nabel and Neil Berg, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point.

The musical follows a newly hired immigration official whose first day on the job brings him face-to-face with the hopes, heartbreak and humanity of people seeking asylum in the United States.

With an original score and a story centered on the personal consequences of immigration and the American dream, Flying Toward the Sun explores the difficult choices faced by people whose lives are shaped by displacement, uncertainty and the search for a better future.

The production marks the world premiere of the musical and continues Penguin Rep Theatre’s tradition of presenting new works for the stage.

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‘Take Me America’ World Premiere Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre

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Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Me America, a powerful new musical exploring the hopes, dreams, and challenges of the American immigration experience, running August 14 through September 6.

Written by Neil Berg (music and additional lyrics) and Bill Nabel (book and lyrics), the production is set in 2015 and follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his very first day on the job.

As Gary meets with individuals seeking a new life in the United States, he is confronted with deeply personal stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Throughout the musical, he must make life-changing decisions that will determine the futures of those standing before him.

Blending an emotional story with an original score, Take Me America offers audiences a timely and thought-provoking look at the human side of immigration while celebrating the courage and determination of those pursuing the American dream.

The production marks another world premiere for Penguin Rep Theatre, which has earned a national reputation for developing new works that have gone on to stages across the country.

Take Me America will be performed August 14 through September 6 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Tickets and additional information are available through the theater’s box office and website.

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