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William R. Steinhaus
Dutchess County Executive
(845) 486-2000
countyexec@co.dutchess.ny.us
For Immediate Release
March 15, 2002
DUTCHESS COUNTY PRESENTS CHECK TO ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL FUND
Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus presented today a county check
totaling $87,790 to the Dutchess County Arts Council Annual Fund. The
presentation was made at the annual Arts Fund Kick Off Breakfast held on the
Vassar College Campus for nearly 200 local business leaders, arts council board
members, volunteers and recipient art agencies.
Dutchess County Government is the largest single contributor to the fund in
2002, and has contributed $417,136 over the past five years.
The County Executive noted, “Our commitment of county funds to the arts is an
important investment and a significant component of our local economy. Our
investment helps sustain the health and vitality of the arts community. In
addition, all our residents, no matter their ages, enjoy a richer quality of
life and cultural awareness due to the county’s support.”
Sherre Wesley, President of the Dutchess County Arts Council said, “The County’s
steadfast commitment is one of the key reasons the arts thrive in Dutchess. The
arts contribute to our economy and quality of life, and help make this a
wonderful area.”
Funded member organizations include:
The Bardavon
Barrett Art Center/Dutchess County Art
Association
The CENTER for Performing Arts
Children’s Media Project
Cuneen-Hackett Arts Center
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center
The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
Mill Street Loft
Mount Gulian Historic Site
New Day Repertory Company
Upstate Films
Project grant recipients include:
Association for Senior Citizens, Poughkeepsie East Fishkill Portrait Project
Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir and Orchestra
Collaborative Concepts
Dover Plains Library
Hudson Valley Artisans’ Guild
Hudson Valley Community Dances
Hudson Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society
LaGrange Association Library
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
Mid-Hudson Camerata Chorale
North East Community Council
Pawling Concert Series
Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society
Staatsburg Library Society
Stanford Free Library
Howland Cultural Center
White Pond Community Arts & Cultural Association
Young Will, Inc.
YWCA of Dutchess County
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