Mission Statement
The mission of SaratogaArtsFest is to establish Saratoga Springs, New York, as a premier arts destination with a comprehensive, community-wide arts festival that showcases local, national, international, emerging and established artists. SaratogaArtsFest is committed to increasing appreciation for the arts, expanding audience, and strengthening cultural tourism in the Saratoga region.
Overview
SaratogaArtsFest, a four-day celebration of the arts from June 11-14, 2009, will deliver the brilliance and energy of art in its many forms. Keep an eye on this space for details on SaratogaArtsFest for 2009.
A few of the headliners and local highlights include:
DANCE
Paul Taylor Dance Co.
Taylor 2 Dance Company
Stephanie Blanc Company
Skidmore Dance Showcase
LITERARY ART
William Kennedy
VISUAL ART
Regis Brodie and David Miller (local artists featured in Spring Street Exhibit)
THEATRE
SITI Company
Letters From a Window in the Sky (NYSTI)
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Carnegie Hall Premieres
Albany Symphony Brass Quintet
Saratoga Chamber Players
Trilaterus Trio
Hyperion
JAZZ
Eric Alexander
Jason Domnarski
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Letters From A Window in the Sky
Tales and Tunes
Amazing Kid’s Circus
OTHER - local appeal
DBA Showcase
Lake George Opera at Saratoga
Music for Silent Films- Film Forum and Saratoga Arts (formerly Saratoga County Arts Council)
SAF Jazz Club at Tiz Now Friday and Saturday nights
Capitaland Chorus and Racing City Chorus double bill
By encompassing the appearances of emerging and established artists with local, national and international reputations at diverse performance venues and exhibit spaces in Saratoga Springs, SaratogaArtsFest aims to expand appreciation for the arts and continue the city’s growth as a premier arts destination.
BOARD of DIRECTORS
| Shelly Amato | Colin MacLean - Co-Vice President |
| Sharon Arpey | Beth Moeller - Secretary |
| Liz Bishop | Dee Sarno |
| Betsy Boland | Christianne Smith |
| Michael Casey | Curt Tucker |
| Alisa Dalton | Dave Zunker |
| Marie Glotzbach - President | Board Consultant - Lew Titterton |
| Christel MacLean - Co-Vice President |
