Sunday, March 16, 2008
Lakeville- On Wednesday, March 12, The Lakeville Arts & Music Festival 2007 was awarded the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s (MCC) Gold Star Award for excellence in community arts and culture. In addition to the festival winning the Gold Star Award, community leader Joanne Corrieri-Upham was recognized with the MCC’s Leadership Award.
The Gold Star Program annually recognizes model community arts, humanities and science projects funded by the 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) across the state. These projects celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, showcase artistic excellence and provide learning experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
“The Lakeville Arts & Music Festival continues to be a huge success and everyone involved should be proud of this great achievement,” stated Rep. Steve Canessa. “Being recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council is a testament to the pride and dedication that our whole community exhibits.”
Chairman of the Lakeville Arts Council, Daniel Cooney, was extremely proud of the hard work and commitment that was put forth for this year’s festival. “Someone once said ‘art reflects the soul of a community’, this award reflects a very healthy Lakeville community. It is a tribute to the Lakeville Arts Council and to all the volunteers who make the Lakeville Arts and Music Festival a great annual community event.”
The Lakeville Arts & Music Festival is one of 8 programs throughout the state to earn a Gold Star designation. Gold Star awards are nominated by Local Cultural Councils and are evaluated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council based on a variety of criteria including: artistic quality, success in reaching out to underserved constituents, educational value, and ability to engage with the community.
“This year’s Gold Star projects demonstrate how arts and culture contribute to healthier, stronger communities,” says MCC Executive Director Anita Walker. “We’re delighted to recognize these exceptional initiatives.”
Corrieri-Upham, who has served as the Co-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Lakeville Arts Council since 2004, was extremely honored to receive her leadership award. Chairman Cooney praised Corrieri-Upham for her work. “ She has served this community with dedication and distinction in promoting, achieving, and furthering the mission goals of the council. She is a tireless worker who handles most of the responsibilities for scheduling, organizing, and communication.”
Corrieri-Upham is a voting committee member of the Lakeville Library’s new “Great Ponds Art Gallery.” She is also member of The Lakeville Liter Lifters and a member of TEAMS, both local environmental organizations.
“It is such a pleasure to have a member of our community being recognized for her leadership and dedication to the arts,” stated Rep. Canessa. “Ms. Corrieri-Upham provides us with another shining example of community involvement within the town of Lakeville that we can all be grateful for.”
Richard Tripp, who was actively involved in this year’s festival, expressed his joy on receiving the award. “I am very proud of the work that our group has done in putting on this festival. Receiving this award is something the whole community should be proud of, and I know we are all looking forward to next year’s festival.”
The LCC Program is the largest volunteer-run, grassroots arts funding program in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences annually. Photos from the event can be viewed on the LAC blog: http://lakevillearts.blogspot.com/ .
The Gold Star Program annually recognizes model community arts, humanities and science projects funded by the 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) across the state. These projects celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, showcase artistic excellence and provide learning experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
“The Lakeville Arts & Music Festival continues to be a huge success and everyone involved should be proud of this great achievement,” stated Rep. Steve Canessa. “Being recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council is a testament to the pride and dedication that our whole community exhibits.”
Chairman of the Lakeville Arts Council, Daniel Cooney, was extremely proud of the hard work and commitment that was put forth for this year’s festival. “Someone once said ‘art reflects the soul of a community’, this award reflects a very healthy Lakeville community. It is a tribute to the Lakeville Arts Council and to all the volunteers who make the Lakeville Arts and Music Festival a great annual community event.”
The Lakeville Arts & Music Festival is one of 8 programs throughout the state to earn a Gold Star designation. Gold Star awards are nominated by Local Cultural Councils and are evaluated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council based on a variety of criteria including: artistic quality, success in reaching out to underserved constituents, educational value, and ability to engage with the community.
“This year’s Gold Star projects demonstrate how arts and culture contribute to healthier, stronger communities,” says MCC Executive Director Anita Walker. “We’re delighted to recognize these exceptional initiatives.”
Corrieri-Upham, who has served as the Co-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Lakeville Arts Council since 2004, was extremely honored to receive her leadership award. Chairman Cooney praised Corrieri-Upham for her work. “ She has served this community with dedication and distinction in promoting, achieving, and furthering the mission goals of the council. She is a tireless worker who handles most of the responsibilities for scheduling, organizing, and communication.”
Corrieri-Upham is a voting committee member of the Lakeville Library’s new “Great Ponds Art Gallery.” She is also member of The Lakeville Liter Lifters and a member of TEAMS, both local environmental organizations.
“It is such a pleasure to have a member of our community being recognized for her leadership and dedication to the arts,” stated Rep. Canessa. “Ms. Corrieri-Upham provides us with another shining example of community involvement within the town of Lakeville that we can all be grateful for.”
Richard Tripp, who was actively involved in this year’s festival, expressed his joy on receiving the award. “I am very proud of the work that our group has done in putting on this festival. Receiving this award is something the whole community should be proud of, and I know we are all looking forward to next year’s festival.”
The LCC Program is the largest volunteer-run, grassroots arts funding program in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences annually. Photos from the event can be viewed on the LAC blog: http://lakevillearts.blogspot.com/ .
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