A Note from the director

Art on the Corner enters its 14th season in Autumn 2018. Programming was put on hold through most of 2017, as Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd undertook a major repair/renovation project in its sanctuary space. The project is completed and AOTC is happy to host its arts and cultural programming in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church's beautifully renovated sanctuary space.

AOTC continues to be the place "Where Community & Arts Meet," a fact celebrated in February 2015 with a special 10th Anniversaty Concert Celebration, "HeART on the Corner." Throughout the years, AOTC has maintained its Concert Series programming. Other programs throughout the past years include: SLICE Family Nite, JAZZ NITE in the Soul Café, Ceramics for Parent & Child, Kids Art on the Corner Art classes, Art for Adults workshops, and Drumming for Women workshops. AOTC celebrated this growth in February 2016 with a fundraiser concert event featuring "New Andalucia" (Arab and Flamenco Music), that raised funds for Syrian refugees via the Karam Foundation and also raising funds for continuing Art on the Corner programming.

​In early 2018, AOTC partnered with Music For Food (MFF), a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. MFF's first concert took place on Sunday, February 4, 2018 and benefitted Reaching Out Community Services. A second event took place on Sunday, May 20, 2018 and benefitted Bay Ridge Center's Food Pantry.

Art on the Corner would not be possible without YOU! Thank you for your support, be it attending AOTC events, offering a greeting or word of encouragement at the door, helping to spread the word about AOTC, sharing a suggestion, or gifting us with a financial contribution – all is greatly appreciated. The reality, however, is that it’s not enough to offset the cost of continuing to produce AOTC events.

In the midst of the many ‘ask’ letters that inundate our inboxes during the year, I ask you to consider becoming a monthly donor to Art on the Corner. A monthly donation will add up over the course of a year and you can feel happy knowing that you are offering Art on the Corner consistent, steady support. No amount is too small. One-time donations are always welcome too!

Donate securely via PayPal by clicking clicking here (please note: the transaction will reflect our sponsor organization: 'English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd’), or access the donation button on Art on the Corner's homepage here. If you prefer to send a check, please mail it to the address noted below.

I thank you, once again, for your continued support. I hope to see you at an upcoming event.

​Here's to a successful 2018-2019 season!

Be well,
Rita

Rita Pihra-Majurinen, Director
​Art on the Corner
7420 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Rita Pihra-Majurinen

Third Avenue Festival 2014 - with Art on the Corner's Media Coordinator Danielle Bullock and Board Member Olga Zaky.

Working with Children's Chorus of Bay Ridge

Singing with Bella Voce Singers

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