NewsroomClub Initiates New Cultural Arts Program — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester Welcomes Daniel Isenberg as Cultural Arts Director
The Cultural Arts Program was created in recognition of the need for expanded arts programming for school age children. Several areas of the Mt. Kisco Center, the location of the pilot program, have been redesigned to accommodate dance, music, and arts classes. The new program will incorporate several Boys & Girls Clubs of America initiatives, including the National Fine Arts Exhibit Program; Club Tech Digital Arts Suite and Festivals for computer generated art, website design and movie-making; ImageMakers National Photography Program; and MusicMakers. Daniel Isenberg, a New Rochelle resident, has extensive experience in after-school programming. As Regional Director of Wingspan Arts, he oversaw six after-school arts programs in Westchester County, implemented new programs, and recruited teaching artists. Prior to his position at Wingspan Arts, Isenberg was the Club Excel Assistant Director for the White Plains Youth Bureau and the Director of KidsCo, a childcare program located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in American Studies and is an avid songwriter, poet, and performer. "We look forward to the growth of this exciting new program as a way to foster artistic creativity and increase awareness and understanding of the arts," said Brian Skanes, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester. "The addition of this program and hiring of Daniel Isenberg will enrich our members' experience at the Club." A portion of the proceeds from the Club's June 2007 Humanitarian Award Dinner gala was earmarked by the Board of Directors to develop the new program. The Club is seeking additional funding sources to ensure that the program continues to meet the needs of Club members. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or visit www.bgcnw.com. About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets." It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the service of all youth with a primary focus on children with special needs. The main unit in Mt. Kisco, NY is a 36,000 square-foot facility featuring an 8-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, two computer labs and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Club has two satellite programs: a youth and teen center in the Yorktown Community Center; and a full service program at The Community Opportunity Center in Tarrytown, NY. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester serves more than 6,000 members, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. |
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