On November 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM at the Academy Art Museum, in celebration of the artists, arts organizations, educators and programs that enrich the lives of the Talbot County community, Talbot Arts is hosting an Arts Showcase.
The evening will highlight the innovative visionaries—partners, educators, artists, arts leaders and cultural organizations—who have provided enriching cultural opportunities to their communities.
As well as musical and dramatic performances, the event will feature high and middle school student scholarship recipients in fine arts, music, creative writing, and drama supported by the Willard A. Lockwood Memorial Summer Arts Scholarships, the Easton Choral Student Scholarships and the Delmarva Review Youth Writing Scholarship.
The event will culminate with a screening of We Are Talbot Arts featuring interviews with a cross-section of arts leaders, educators and supporters. A ceremony of recognition will follow the film, honoring two stalwart supporters of Talbot County’s arts community: Don Buxton, recently retired Executive Director of Chesapeake Music, and James Redman, Talbot Public Schools Title 1 Coordinator and Curriculum Supervisor.
“Talbot Arts is proud to support a vibrant arts culture,” said Executive Director Joan Levy. “We are so excited for this opportunity to refocus our annual arts gathering into an event that truly celebrates our partnership with the arts community. Our Arts Showcase will be a chance to highlight the incredible multigenerational, multicultural programs that have flourished in Talbot County, and all the ways that they champion creative expression, reflect the diversity of our community, and provide our citizens with access to the arts.”
Levy continued, “This year, the Talbot Arts Board was particularly honored to recognize Don Buxton and James Redman—two art advocates whose significant efforts play an integral role in helping the arts grow and thrive in our community. As art educators and administrators, their tireless efforts will continue to impact access and appreciation for the arts for future generations.”
Talbot Arts supports access to the arts for all citizens and visitors to Talbot County. Art is integral and essential for a healthy, vibrant, and equitable community. Talbot Arts has a particular interest in supporting the underserved, including people in healthcare settings, seniors, racial/ethnic minority groups, economically disadvantaged, and those with special needs. To learn more, visit talbotarts.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
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