June
2018
REAA NEWSLETTER 
A newsletter to keep you informed about what's "up with arts."

Letter from the BOD President:
Dear Members and Friends,

I am going to keep my note short this month so you can get right into reading all of the announcements and information we have for you.

I do want to personally invite you to visit our booth at Hudson Community Fest next Saturday, June 9.  Come learn all about or organization and some of our upcoming programs.  We'll have some fun activities for kids and adults alike.  For more information on the festival, which is sponsored by the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce, please check out the following website: https://www.facebook.com/Hudson-Community-Fest-187111771312492/

I hope you have a wonderful June!

Warm Regards,
Lisa Schliker -  REAA BOD President
bod@upwitharts
Staffing Announcements:
New Chief Administrative Officer - Danielle Griggs

The BOD would like to welcome Danielle Griggs to our team.  Danielle's first day is Monday, June 4th.

Danielle Griggs has spent the last decade planning and implementing initiatives for nonprofit educational institutions, where she has held roles in administration, marketing and communications, and fundraising. Before that she worked as a professional actor and studied musical theater at New York University. She moved to Hudson last year and lives here with her husband and two young daughters.

Outgoing Chief Administrative Officer - Debra Vanderwerf

The BOD would like to publicly thank Debra Vanderwerf for all of her hard work over the past year.  Debra will be moving out of state this summer with her husband who is relocating for business reasons.

Debra joined the BOD last summer.  When she joined, we were in the process of hiring a new CAO.  When our top candidate had to decline for personal reasons, Debra stepped into the position and never looked back.  She quickly became an advocate for the arts within Hudson and the surrounding area.  She really helped us grow the organization over the past year.  Her background in supporting nonprofit organizations made her the perfect fit for our team.

Debra's last official day is June 5, but she will be at our Artist Appreciation concert on June 14.  Stop by and say "farewell".
Events!



2018 Artist Appreciation Honoree

We are excited to announce our 2018 Artist Appreciation Honoree: 
Assabet Valley Camera Club

In 1985 a small group of people, who took an evening photography course at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School, decided to form the Assabet Valley Camera Club. Currently AVCC has over 50 members of all ages with both amateur and professional experience from 15 different communities in the greater Metro West area. In addition to competing in photographic contests on the local, national and international level, the club has partnered with area organizations that include The River's Edge Arts Alliance and the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library, with whom AVCC co-hosts photographic print exhibits. 

 AVCC meets in the Great Room at the Hudson Senior Center on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from September through early June. Meetings are free and open to the general public. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. For more information check out the AVCC website at assabetvalleycc.com or contact John Gill, club president, at 978-293-5192.  

Please join us at the Artist Appreciation Concert where we will publicly recognize the AVCC.  
Program Updates:
The River's Edge Players 

One Act Festival:

We will be sponsoring a One Act Play festival during the last weekend in October.  We are looking for the following submissions to be considered for the festival:
  • Original Plays to be considered for the festival.
  • Plays that people may want to direct.
  • Directors who are interested in either original plays or existing one-act plays.
All submissions are due July 20.  We will have a selection committee that will review submissions during late July / Early August.  Please send your submissions to: bod@upwitharts.org

Auditions will take place in mid-August.  Rehearsals will take place in September - October.  Be watching for more information on our website at:  http://upwitharts.org/theater/rivers-edge-players/


REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 15TH!

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Summer Drama Workshop Alumni  - 30th Anniversary Review 

All SDW alumni are invited to join us during 4 rehearsals to prepare some songs for the SDW 30th Anniversary Review.   We will prepare songs to present at the SDW showcase performance at Wood park on Wednesday, July 25.
Rehearsal dates: June 25, July 9, July 16, and July 23 (location and times TBA soon)

We will prepare a few group numbers from past SDW shows including:
Lusty Month of May from Camelot
Tonight and America from West Side Story
Beautiful City from Godspell
Why We Tell the Story from Once on this Island

We will post rehearsal locations and times on our website in a few weeks.

  Want to join in the fun?  Send an e-mail to:  reaasdw30th@gmail.com
 
VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS

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Click here to register:  https://fs8.formsite.com/REArtsAlliance/form9/index.html

Solo Exhibit Opportunities

Now showing at  Cafe 641!


     Are you a River's Edge Arts Alliance member?  
Want to be one?  Join Today!
All members receive:
  • Membership card which can be used for discounts at many participating businesses. 
  • Reduced ticket prices to River's Edge Arts Alliance performances:
    • This includes our Winter Concert series and more!
  • Reduced participation fees for programs including Art in the Hall, River's Edge School of Music, River's Edge Choral, Summer Drama Workshop, and more!
  • E-newsletter featuring upcoming River's Edge Arts Alliance activities
  • Invitations to FREE exclusive Members Only Events
  • Personal satisfaction that comes from supporting the arts in your local area!
Personal Membership ($50/year)
Business Memberships ($75/year)
Arts Organization / Non-Profit Memberships ($60/year)

Membership fees help us financially meet our mission to:  E nrich lives and create community through the arts.

For more information on what our membership offers, please visit our webpage:
You can also renew your membership right on the site!  
River's Edge Arts Alliance Board and Staff:

2017 - 2018 Board of Directors
Lisa Schliker- President
Karen Bishop - Vice President
Kevin Santos - Treasurer
Danielle Neuffer - Secretary
Julie Bolduc
Julie-Anne Burdick
Anna Klashka
Ron Sorgman
Blane Stanczak - Junior Board member
Maya Levine - Junior Board member
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Outgoing Interim Chief Administrative Officer - Debra Vanderwerf
Incoming Chief Administrative Officer - Danielle Griggs

To learn more about our leadership, please visit our leadership website:  

River's Edge Arts Alliance Classifieds

Seeking candidates to join our
Board of Directors

If you are passionate about the arts and want to help make a difference in the community, a BOD position may be for you!   As a board member, you will be expected to attend our monthly meetings, attend some of our programs, and provide support throughout your term.  Our current board has a variety of experience in the arts, education, business and more.

There is NO financial commitment to join our board, just a love of the arts and a passion to make the organization even stronger!  Please e-mail us at: bod@upwitharts.org for an application or for more information.
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Below is a listing of June events sponsored by REAA members:

Wednesday, June 6 at 7:30 pm - Acadia National Park - Maine's Natural Beauty put together by Todd Mathieson.  This event will highlight panoramic views of Acadia National Park with an insightful look at the natural world that abounds in the North Atlantic region. This vacation destination has a rich cultural heritage and offers a quaint view of life in New England. The program is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Great Room at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St.

If you are a current member of the REAA, we will post your events in future newsletters.  Submissions for our July newsletter are due Friday, June 29.

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The River's Edge Arts Alliance is proud to be a member of the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce!
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