Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC)

[BrianSullivan]

Facebook Group-

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54738786781#!/pages/Freehold-Borough-Arts-Council-FBAC/173518646019975

Web site>

www.freeholdboroughartscouncil.blogspot.com/

From the web site:


FBAC Announces Inaugural Event For February, 2011

The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) presents it's inaugural event in honor of February's Black History month. The newly formed arts council of Freehold Borough, NJ presents operatic bass performer Gregory Sheppard and pianist Byron Sean on February 25th, 2011 at 7:30 pm at St. Peters Church located at 33 Throckmorton Street, Freehold, NJ. The performance will be an eclectic evening of Opera, Art songs, Musical Theater, and spirituals by African America composers. For tickets go to www.FreeholdBoroughArtsCouncil.blogspot.com. All proceeds to benefit the Freehold Borough Arts Council and their efforts to cultivate the arts within the borough and partner municipalities in New Jersey.

[BrianSullivan]

Yesterday I posted the above info in passing. Today, I have to add a little more. I have long believed in this type of concept. I know I am not the only one, I have heard others mention this over the years. Bringing in more arts and music to Freehold Borough is a natural fit to what we have. I have said many times that this bad economy is the time to define our town for the better. I believe FBAC has potential to be a positive and influential part of good change in the borough.

This is an independent group going through the process of becoming a 501c which means a non profit. By -laws are being established as well as mission and vision statements. Plans for events are in the works as well as long term goals.

Most importantly, the people who came together with this idea are amazingly talented people with some great connections and resources. From talented singers, Broadway actor, photographers, artists, film makers, and musicians, this is a really nice mix. With the cultures we have in this town and the talent we have, this will be a very fun group to watch as they grow. I always say we need unity in our community. What better place to start than with the arts?

[BrianSullivan]

Attended last nights FBAC meeting and it has amazing energy. Every meeting brings in new faces, diversity and ideas. In a very short time this group has accomplished a lot. I look very forward to seeing what lays ahead in the future.

[BrianSullivan]

newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2011-02-09/Front_Page/New_arts_council_prepares_schedule.html

New arts council prepares schedule

President has high hopes for latest initiative in Freehold Borough

FREEHOLD — A group of residents with a passion for the arts and a desire to bring that passion to others has come together to create the Freehold Borough Arts Council

.The president of the arts council is Neal Girandola. The group will operate as a private, nonprofit organization funded through donations and memberships........


.......The first meeting was held in November with a handful of people in attendance.

“A group of like-minded individuals came together and brought their ideas and their enthusiasm for the arts to this meeting, as well as their excitement about the idea of creating an arts council in Freehold Borough.

“These people decided to pool their resources and step up to the plate,” he explained. “We have been meeting weekly and adding members each week and our membership has really grown

The arts council’s membership is comprised of professional actors, opera singers, musicians, painters, web designers, governing body members, teachers and professors.




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