The Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO) will host Reimagine the Local Arts, a benefit for CANO, in the historic Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 4-6:30 p.m.
ReImagine the Local Arts has two critical reasons for being. The first is to gather community members and leaders to talk over ideas on how to best meet the needs of our residents and visitors. Along with this conversation about the future of the local arts there will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music, and a silent art auction. The second reason is to raise funds for CANO to help expand staff, offer more artistic presentations, and continue our popular educational programming.
Guest speakers for ReImagine the Local Arts include Hartwick College President Darren Reisberg; Oneonta City Councilwoman and artist Emily Falco; Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center Executive Director Geoff Doyle; Otsego Media Producer Alysa Blasetti; and artist/business owner James McIlroy.
Musical performances will be by Hartwick student Ben Hulbert and SUNY Oneonta student Lily Soleil. A silent auction will feature artwork by Charlie Bremer, Jamie Barnes, Karin Bremer, Diana Cozzens, Terry Fox, Madeline Silber, Joseph Von Stengel, Richard Barlow and others.
Tickets for ReImagine the Local Arts can be purchased at www.canoneonta.org/reimagine-the-arts-benefit, or at the door. Donation levels for the event are per person: $100 donor, $200 supporter, $300 sponsor, $400 patron, and $500 benefactor.
For more information about CANO, visit Facebook and Instagram or canoneonta.org.
