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Edison Arts Society

We at the Edison Arts Society (EAS) are proud to salute new beginnings, continuing to usher in our Second Decade with all of our members, friends and supporters, and the new ones to come. You are all the contributors and heirs of what wonderful successes have been accomplished at EAS, as well as what wonders can be achieved in the years ahead. All of our citizens, whether young or old, benefit from the many programs the Edison Arts Society has to offer. It is a valuable asset not only to the local community but to the state.

Middlesex County Division of Arts & History Programs

Cultural Resource ; Fine Arts : Folk Arts , Visual Arts ; History / Preservation ; Performing Arts ; Publishing / Printing : Library

The mission of the Office of Arts & History is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Middlesex County by investing in arts and history. A wide variety of cultural programming is offered throughout the County, which promotes cultural values, goals and traditions of local communities, the state and the nation. The Division of Arts & History Programs Services is responsible for: Arts Programming – actively supports and promotes cultural programming within all art disciplines including Visual Arts, Theater, Music, Dance and public art History Programming – promotes the study of our historical heritage through educational programming, research, lectures, publications and special exhibits Folklife Programming – identifies, preserves and broadens the appreciation of folk arts and traditions expressed by community. It offers public events, interactive workshops, storytelling, exhibits, and residencies in the schools and can include crafts, music, dance, and even foodways! Makerspace Workshops – Makerspace programs are a part of the MiY Movement (Make It Yourself) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) workshops. Makerspace projects allow participants to create and innovate collaboratively. People of all ages and skill levels can enjoy our Makerspace programs relating to arts, crafts, science and technology Technical Assistance and Professional Development – Engage professional experts to present workshops in various areas of professional development, cultural management and building organizational capacity. I Like Me Program – teaches Cultural Diversity. Students from pre-school to grade 3 and special needs participants are introduced to arts, history and social traditions using multicultural artifacts such as hats, shoes and musical instruments. Native American Programs – document the rich heritage of Native Americans of the Lenape, who lived here in New Jersey and other native communities throughout the Americas. Programs include lectures, workshops, demonstrations, dance, music and storytelling. Arts and Wellness – Uses the power of creativity to promote wellness. Programs accommodate persons of all abilities and include hands-on workshops and performances at hospitals, senior centers, Veteran’s homes and more

Middlesex County The Folklife Program for New Jersey

Cultural Resource ; Festival / Market : Special Events ; Fine Arts : Arts Council / Alliance , Decorative Arts , Folk Arts , Visual Arts ; Performing Arts : Dance , Music

The Folklife Program for New Jersey, a project of the Division of Arts & History, identifies, preserves and broadens the appreciation of folk arts and traditions and offers performances, workshops, storytelling, exhibits and more: Middlesex County’s Folklife Program for New Jersey is one of five Folklife Centers in the State and the only one in New Jersey to be designated as a Local Legacy by the United States Congress. The Folklife Program of New Jersey identifies, preserves and broadens the appreciation of folk arts and traditions expressed by community, and encourages public involvement through cross-cultural exchange, interactive participation and development of educational materials. Folk arts are shared expressions and ceremonies that form culturally specific traditions and can include crafts, music, dance, and even foodways! They can be defined by occupation, geographic region, language or religious practices and are passed down from generation to generation or through a specific community. The Folklife Program offers public events, interactive workshops, storytelling, exhibits, and residencies in the schools. It uniquely addresses and serves populations and artists from the ever-changing demographics of our region.

New Jersey Vietnamese American Community Association

Cultural Resource ; Performing Arts

New Jersey Vietnamese American Community Association

NJ Folk Life Program, Prof. Angus Kress Gillespie/ New Jersey Folk Festival

Performing Arts

NJ Folk Life Program, Prof. Angus Kress Gillespie/ New Jersey Folk Festival

Redhawk Native American Arts Council

Association / Club / Group / Guild : Nonprofit ; Fine Arts : Arts Council / Alliance , Folk Arts

The Redhawk Native American Arts Council is a not for profit organization founded and maintained by Native American artists and educators residing in the New York City area. Since 1994, the Council is dedicated to educating the general public about Native American heritage through song, dance, theater, works of art and other cultural forms of expression. The council represents artists from North, South, Central American, Caribbean and Polynesian Indigenous cultures.

South Amboy Arts/Media and Performance Collective

Cultural Resource ; Festival / Market : Special Events ; Fine Arts : Fine Crafts , Folk Arts , Visual Arts ; Performing Arts

South Amboy Arts/Media and Performance Collective

St. George Greek Orthodox Church Youth

Teh Feeling Messengers by Miguel Valdes

Cultural Resource ; Festival / Market : Special Events ; Film / Video : Talent ; Fine Arts : Folk Arts , Visual Arts ; Museum : Arts Resource , Exhibitions ; Performing Arts : Music

The Feeling Messengers Miguel ( Miguelo) Valdes Band Leader 61 Linden St Apt A6 Hackensack, NJ, 07601 Cell phone number: (201)658-0986/ (201)552-0391 miguelovaldes.mva@gmail.com/ marianglop69@hotmail.com Overview THE FEELING MESSENGERS DESCRIPTION Miguel (Miguelo) Valdes the Afro-Cuban musician and band leader has assembled a talented group of professional Latin artists dedicated to preserving authentic Cuban music. Their performances are jam-packed with rhythms that reflect the Boleros, Rumbas, Guarachas and Cuban music from the 1940s. The Feeling Messengers is noted throughout New York City and New Jersey for combining contemporary traditional jazz and bossanova with the traditional Cuban Son that takes the audience into a feeling of nostalgia, love, longing and happiness all through their music. The Feeling Messengers bridges generations and understanding of the important history music has played in breaking down barriers of misunderstanding. Through music we can touch the hearts, minds, bodies and soul through the heartbeat of good Cuban music. Previously our name was The Feeling Collective Band but know we changed it to The Feeling Messengers because that’s what we are: Messengers of Feeling. Goals Recording a CDs. Participate in different presentations and festivals, theaters and clubs around the world. Get awards that can make our career. Reach the hearts and minds of people who likes this musical genre feeling. Specifications 8 Microphones 2 Bass and guitar amplifiers 5 Monitors 2 Congas 1 Bongo with stand 1 Cajon 2 Stand of cymbals Milestones Harlem-Havana Festival, Harlem Hospital, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Gracie Mansion, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Inter-church Center, Saint Peter’s Church, Zinc Bar, Jazz Standard, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Jazz Mobile Jammin on The Hudson, Harlem Jazz & Music Festival, The Harlem Summer Stage, New York, NYC. NJ PAC, Newark, Perth Amboy Waterfrom Art Festival, William Musto Cultural Center, Union City, NJ The NCPA International Jazz Festival in Mumbai, The Piano Man Jazz Club in Delhi, Kolkata Jazz Festival, Kolkata, India Different clubs and restaurants, NJ, NYC, India

The Barron Arts Center

The Barron Arts Center has been housed in the former Barron Library since 1977, when the library operation moved to a new building. The handsome brownstone was constructed in 1877 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and its construction was funded by a bequest from township native Thomas Barron. In addition to its decorative exterior, the interior exhibits decorative tiles, and exposed vaulted ceilings and ornamental stained glass windows. The center hosts exhibits, concerts, and classes for 3,000 participants annually.

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