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.
Staten Island Not For Profit Association (SINFPA)
Community Service Awards
November 20, 2016
Community Service Awards
November 20, 2016
The Staten Island Not For Profit Association (SINFPA) hosted its sixth annual Community Service Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the Vanderbilt in South Beach. The event, chaired by IlluminArt's Executive Director, Arlene Sorkin, honors individuals in various capacities who help the Staten Island community. IlluminArt Producations was proud to honor, Jessica Marano, our organization's talented, graphic designer. The Staten Island NFP Association is an organization that serves as a common voice and resource for not-for-profit organizations throughout our borough.
Councilman Joe Borelli's
Anti-Bullying Workshop For Parents
October 5, 2016
Councilman Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore), alongside IlluminArt Productions and the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS), hosted an anti-bullying workshop for parents at Barnes Intermediate School (I.S. 24), Great Kills on October 5, 2016. IlluminArt's Professional Touring Company performed and demonstrated various bullying situations followed by an audience Q&A.
October is Anti-Bullying Awareness month. The event was sponsored to help Staten Island parents gain a better understanding of the modern bullying that affects children and to learn from some of the leading mental health and education professionals throughout the borough.
October is Anti-Bullying Awareness month. The event was sponsored to help Staten Island parents gain a better understanding of the modern bullying that affects children and to learn from some of the leading mental health and education professionals throughout the borough.
Staten Island Economic Development Corporation's (SIEDC)
Health & Wellness Expo
October 5, 2016
IlluminArt's Touring Company impressed audiences at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation's (SIEDC) Health & Wellness Expo that took place on October 5, 2016 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Presented by Staten Island Borough President James S. Oddo, Staten Island University Hospital and Councilman Steven Matteo, the daylong conference included informative keynote addresses, purposeful seminars, medical screening tests and fitness demonstrations.
Our talented actors performed the opening scene from our play Truth In Excess about the consequences of underage drinking. IlluminArt was thrilled to work with our partners at Tackling Youth Substance Abuse and Dr. Ginny Manello, 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.
Our talented actors performed the opening scene from our play Truth In Excess about the consequences of underage drinking. IlluminArt was thrilled to work with our partners at Tackling Youth Substance Abuse and Dr. Ginny Manello, 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 24, 2016
IlluminArt Productions was proud to participate in the "Heroes of Hope" family festival held on Saturday, September, 24, 2016 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.
"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.
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre
40th Anniversary Gala
May 7, 2016
The Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre was founded by a small group of dedicated volunteers with the express purpose of bringing quality live theatre to the Staten Island community while providing a creative outlet for local area performing, directing and designing talent. For 40 years, the company has been run by a volunteer Board of Directors and an unpaid staff. During that time, the company has produced or presented almost 200 theatrical events, including classic drama (24 productions of the namesake’s work), contemporary drama and comedy, musical theatre, staged readings and the premier of 15 new works.
On Saturday, May 17th, 2016, IlluminArt Production's Executive Director, Arlene Sorkin, was honored at the Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre's 40th Anniversary Gala. Fellow nominees included David Murphy, Ellen Mitchell, and Brooke Haramija. The entire IlluminArt family celebrated and congratulated Arlene for this well deserved honor.
On Saturday, May 17th, 2016, IlluminArt Production's Executive Director, Arlene Sorkin, was honored at the Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre's 40th Anniversary Gala. Fellow nominees included David Murphy, Ellen Mitchell, and Brooke Haramija. The entire IlluminArt family celebrated and congratulated Arlene for this well deserved honor.
Northeastern Regional Pride Conference (NERP)
March 4th - 6th, 2016
IlluminArt Productions was honored to be asked to perform at the Northeastern Regional Pride Conference (NERP) hosted by the Staten Island LGBT Center at the Hilton Garden Inn. Members of our Professional Touring Company, as well as students from Wagner High School, performed musical selections from our Empowering Voices Showcase for NERP attendees.
Pride events such as these promote inclusion and eduction for people identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) and/or other emerging sexual identities.
NERP's vision is a world where there is full cultural, social and legal equality for all.
Pride events such as these promote inclusion and eduction for people identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) and/or other emerging sexual identities.
NERP's vision is a world where there is full cultural, social and legal equality for all.
February 8th - February 12th, 2016
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) Respect for All program began in 2007 as an outlet for both staff and students to actively promote an inclusive community within each public school. Respect for All provides professional development for K-12 school staff, as well as direct services to students. Celebrated one full week every February, Respect for All ran from February 8th to February 12th, 2016.
IlluminArt Productions was proud to perform in “3” Staten Island schools during this amazing week. Our Professional Touring company was invited to PS20, PS30 and PS8, performing Peace Up!, our play about bullying and violence prevention, for over 900 students.
Like the New York City Department of Education (DOE), Illuminart maintains the goal of ensuring that every school provides a learning environment where all children feel safe, valued and respected.
IlluminArt Productions was proud to perform in “3” Staten Island schools during this amazing week. Our Professional Touring company was invited to PS20, PS30 and PS8, performing Peace Up!, our play about bullying and violence prevention, for over 900 students.
Like the New York City Department of Education (DOE), Illuminart maintains the goal of ensuring that every school provides a learning environment where all children feel safe, valued and respected.
