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WOODSTOCK — The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut (P/Arts) board announced an agreement with The Woodstock Academy Foundation, Inc. to secure the future of its mission by transferring its endowment to a restricted fund at Loos Center for the Arts. This fund will uphold the original mission of Opera New England/Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut by providing professional arts events and educational programs at affordable prices to people of all ages. These events will continue to be presented free of charge to school-aged children.
Established in 1974 as Opera New England, P/Arts has a long history of enriching the cultural fabric of northeastern Connecticut. Since The Woodstock Academy took ownership of the facility now known as Loos Center for the Arts in 2017, P/Arts has built a strong partnership with Loos Center and its dedicated staff. This collaboration has enhanced community arts programming, especially for children. Over the past seven years, Loos Center has been crucial in supporting P/Arts’ initiatives by handling logistics such as artist booking, marketing, and ticketing.
Melissa Zahansky, Board chair of Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, thanked its countless donors and said: “As we embark on this exciting new chapter, the transfer of our program will ensure its longevity, allowing us to continue inspiring and enriching our community for generations to come. Your support means the world to us, and together, we will keep the arts alive and thriving.”
While P/Arts board members will continue to assist with the fund, the support of The Woodstock Academy Foundation will enable the fund to grow beyond P/Arts’ sole capabilities. This growth will ensure that arts programming in the northeast Connecticut region will continue to thrive in the future.
Eric Davidson, executive director of Loos Center for the Arts, said: “Through this endeavor, we’re delighted to strengthen the future of the Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut mission and expand the top-notch arts offerings available within our region.”
Stay tuned for announcements from Loos Center for the Arts regarding the fund’s first public fund-raiser in September 2024.
This event will feature the first public opera at the venue since Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut presented “Madame Butterfly” in 2014.
Supporters of the Opera New England/Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut mission are encouraged to contribute to this newly developed fund. For additional information, visit theloos.org/giving/paf.
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