2021 Staten Island Borough Arts Festival is dedicated to:

Betsy Dubovsky

Betsy Dubovsky, the first Executive Director of The Staten Island Foundation, was a champion of the Arts and children in and out of our Staten Island public schools for more than 23 years. Betsy's advocacy, leadership, and generous support of the Arts made possible multitudinous arts education grants to organizations and schools all over Staten Island that impacted 1,000s of children's lives. One of her fondest experiences was being Principal for A Day at P.S. 30 where she and the principal did an art project together. In the six years, Betsy never missed a Staten Island Borough Arts Festival. She was a genuinely kind person who recognized that dance, music, theater, and the visual arts are an entry point for every person, allowing them to connect to the world, themselves, and each other. She will be greatly missed.

Thank You To All Who Support The Arts!

Bill de Blasio Mayor of New York City
Meisha Porter Chancellor of New York City Department of Education
James S. Oddo Staten Island Borough President
Edward Burke Deputy Borough President
Maria Palma Executive Director I.A., Office of Arts and Special Projects
Jessica Englehart Borough Arts Director, Districts 31, 21, 20
Frank Aiello Borough Arts Coordinator, Districts 31, 21, 20
Scott Justus Administrative Intern
Marion Wilson District 31 Superintendent
Ketler Louissaint District 75 Superintendent
Christopher Anzalone SI BO, Executive Director Field Operations
Doreen Cugno President and CEO, St.George Theatre
Aileen Chumard Fuchs President and CEO, Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Melissa West Vice President of Curation, Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Shawna Salmon Visitor Services & Gallery Manager, Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Susannah Abbate Education Manager, Snug Harbor Cultural Center

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