2017

Staten Island Not For Profit Association (SINFPA)
​Community Service Awards
November 19, 2017



​The Staten Island Not For Profit Association (SINFPA) hosted its sixth annual Community Service Awards on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event, chaired by IlluminArt's Executive Director, Arlene Sorkin, honors individuals in various capacities who help the Staten Island community. IlluminArt Productions was proud to honor, Randy Barrett-Topper, our organization's Artistic Director. The Staten Island NFP Association is an organization that serves as a common voice and resource for not-for-profit organizations throughout our borough. 

Staten Island Economic Development Corporation's (SIEDC)
​Health & Wellness Expo
​October 11, 2017

     IlluminArt's Touring Company impressed audiences at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation's (SIEDC) Health & Wellness Expo that took place on October 11, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Presented by Staten Island Borough President James S. Oddo, Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Health and Richmond University Medical Center, an affiliate of the Mount Sinai Health Network, the daylong conference included informative keynote addresses, purposeful seminars, medical screening tests and fitness demonstrations.
     Our talented actors performed two scenes from our original play Prescription for Addiction. The first scene was about a student who feels tremendous peer pressure to do drugs. In the second scene, a student comes to understand the consequences of getting off track and losing sight of her goals. IlluminArt was thrilled to work with our partners at Tackling Youth Substance Abuse and Dr. Ginny Mantello, Health and Wellness Director for the Staten Island Borough President's office. The aim of the SIEDC expo is to equip Staten Island residents with knowledge about their health and all the health services available to them throughout the borough. ​

Heroes of Hope
Tackling Substance Abuse Together
September 23, 2017

IlluminArt Productions was proud to participate in the "Heroes of Hope" family festival held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Church at the Gateway in Richmond Valley. Members of IlluminArt's Professional Touring Company performed six scenes from our original play, "Prescription for Addiction." 
"Heroes of Hope" was coordinated by the Staten Island Association of Evangelicals, bringing together many Island organizations involved in a wide range of treatment and support for people with addictions and their families. Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA), the NYPD, the Staten Island Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and the Office of the Borough President were among the many participating organizations. 

L'Dor V'Dor
April 30, 2017



​Arlene Sorkin, IlluminArt's Executive Director, was honored at the JCC of Staten Island during the 8th Annual Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Awards. Arlene was the 2017 recipient of the First Generation Award. The awards, created to honor the memory of Nancy Avis, the first female president of the JCC's Board of Directors, are presented to "outstanding women who have made a difference in the lives of Staten Island as well as the Jewish community."  

Staten Island Advance Women of Achievement Awards
April 20, 2017





​IlluminArt's Director of Education & Outreach, Holly Bonner, was selected as one of the recipient's of the Staten Island Advance's Women of Achievement Award.  Presented annually since 1962, this prestigious award honors women in the Staten Island community who go above and beyond with volunteerism and community service.  Holly was recognized not only for her work with IlluminArt, but her tireless dedication towards helping the blind, through her website, Blind Motherhood. 

Soroptimist International of Staten Island
Ruby Awards
April 2, 2017
IlluminArt's Director of Education & Outreach, Holly Bonner, was one of the recipients of this year's Soroptimist International of Staten Island's Ruby Award. The Soroptimist Ruby Award recognizes and honors the organization's first federation president, Ruby Lee Minar. A ruby is also a deep red gemstone associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, vivacity, power and love: all words embodying the strong and compassionate women who are Soroptimist award recipients. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work. Holly was honored for both her volunteerism with IlluminArt and her work with the blind.