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The Artists and Writers of East Hampton (AWEH) is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting the cultural, social and political rights of artists and writers in the East End of Long Island...read more about AWEH
AWEH's conference on Art and the Economy had a significant impact on their thinking and both candidates for supervisor agreed to set up a formal dialogue between the Arts and Town Government. Here's a great summary of the meeting from the Easthampton Press.
With new Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson (R)
and new Town Board members Theresa Quigley (R) Dominck Stanzione (R) about to assume office in a couple of weeks, now is the time for artists to connect with the new Town supervisor to hold him to his promise of an Arts Advisory Board for East Hampton!
Great News about WLIU 88.3 FM saved by SPREE !!!
A spontaneous concerned citizens committee to "Save Public Radio on the East End" (SPREE) was organized in mid-August and has not only rallied significant support for Peconic's efforts, but already generated over $7,500 in unsolicited donations, with more coming in daily. Over 750 East Enders, including virtually all senior elected officials, as well as many business people, artists and cultural leaders and a wide array of impressive permanent and part time residents have lent their names and their support to Peconic.
Not so great News about Guild Hall...
In response to budget shortfalls, Guild Hall has closed its adminstrative offices and the John Drew Theater for the Thansgiving week and put its workers on unpaid furlough. With a great history and deep connection to the Arts community on the East End, Guild Hall continues to make a huge contribution to the life on the East End. For artists, any major pullback in programs , significantly reduce opportunites available to local artists and hurt the quality of life. See Guild Hall's Website for how to contribute if you have the wherewithal and interest
More later...
Great AWEH
session on
'HOW TO SURVIVE AS AN ARTIST' moderated by Diana Plitt more
Guild Hall on Sunday,
December 6!