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Supporting Arts and Creative Practice for all who live, work, or play in Orange County NY! https://ocartscouncil.org/

The Orange County Arts Council was formed in 2007 to meet the growing need for an umbrella organization in the region focusing on the arts. The Orange County Legislature and County Executive Ed Diana provided the funds from the county budget to help develop the Council. The Arts Council began as a collaborative effort between the Orange County Citizens Foundation and the County of Orange/Orange Arts. In 2003, the Citizens Foundation, with financial support from NYS Assemblyman Howard Mills and County Executive Ed Diana, commissioned a Cultural Needs Assessment for Orange County. That study, released in 2004, called for the development of an Arts and Cultural Strategic Plan as well as the creation of an Arts Council. In 2005, the Citizens Foundation developed an outline for the Strategic Plan, and within a year, the county had completed the plan. In 2006, the Orange County Legislature accepted the Strategic Plan as presented. The following year, the county allocated the money in the county budget for development of an Arts Council. Today, a 14-member Board of Director oversees the Arts Council. Many of our programs are designed and implemented by volunteers serving on various committees.

11/03/2026

ARE YOU READY FOR IT?! ✨

The countdown is ON! Just a few days until Art Affair ENCORE - a night celebrating the enduring power of the arts in Orange County!

Here’s what’s in store for Saturday, November 7:

✨ 5:50 PM | DOORS OPEN
Art Affair ENCORE officially begins!

✨ 6–7:30 PM | COCKTAIL HOUR
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres, passed bites, b**r, w**e & non-alcoholic options
• Sustainable Fashion Show featuring Sterling Grant
• New works by Featured Artists Karen E. Gersch & Jenny Torino on view
• Live music with Jeremy Diggs

✨ 7:30 PM | THEATER PROGRAM
• Performance by Featured Artist X Ensemble
• Orange County NY Arts Council Art Awards

✨ 8:45–10 PM | DESSERT & ENTERTAINMENT
• Dessert & coffee
• Music, mingling & hopefully a little dancing!

✨ 10 PM | EVENT CONCLUDES

It’s going to be a wonderful night filled with creativity, community, incredible artists, and a whole lot of ENCORE-worthy moments!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂

10/31/2026

✨ ONE WEEK TO GO! ✨

The countdown is officially ON! Just 7 DAYS until Orange County’s biggest celebration of creativity, culture, and community takes center stage! 🎭✨

Get ready for ART AFFAIR: ENCORE—an over-the-top night celebrating the enduring power of the arts, with:

🎨 Brand-new commissioned artwork revealed by our Featured Artist Coalition
🎶 Live music featuring the X Ensemble and special guest violinist Jeremy Digg
🍸 Delicious bites and drinks
📸 Funky, bold photo ops
🥂 Incredible people, big energy, sparkle, and plenty of reasons to celebrate!

Plus, we’ll honor our 2026 Art Award Honorees: Amanda Dana, Choice Films, Susan Hillary, and Kelly Schroer!

This is your invitation to dress up, show up, and celebrate the arts in a BIG way. One night. One amazing community. One unforgettable ENCORE.

🎭 ART AFFAIR: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕕 6 PM
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY
🎟️ TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Don’t wait until the encore is over—get yours today at the link in bio!

Kelly Schroer
Amanda Hicks Dana
Susan Hito
Choice Films Inc.

10/30/2026

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN!

The countdown to Art Affair: ENCORE is on, and we’re sending a HUGE thank-you to the people and partners helping bring this special evening to life!

👏 Our heartfelt gratitude to Orange County NY Gov & County Executive Steve Neuhaus for generously welcoming us to the newly purchased and renovated Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center as the home for this year’s celebration. We’re thrilled to gather our arts community in this exciting space! OrangeCountyNYGovt

🎥 Thank you to Diamond Grade Media for your support, and to the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center for helping make Art Affair: ENCORE possible. Diamond Grade Media Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

Your generosity, partnership, and belief in the arts mean so much to the Orange County NY Arts Council. We’re grateful to have you in our corner as we celebrate the artists, advocates, and creative spirit that make our community shine. 🎨🎶🥂

We couldn’t do it without you! 💫

🎭 Art Affair: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY

10/29/2026

📸✨ THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE MEMORIES, THE MAGIC, THE ART!

A little trip down memory lane while we count down to our next BIG night! 🥂💃 From unforgettable looks and incredible art to live music, laughter, and community coming together, past Art Affairs have brought the energy—and this year, we’re ready to take it up another level. 🔥

Art Affair: ENCORE is less than two weeks away! 🎭 Get ready for newly commissioned artwork, live music, delicious bites and drinks, bold photo ops, and an over-the-top celebration of the enduring power of the arts.

Don’t just scroll through the memories—make some new ones with us! 💥

🎭 ART AFFAIR: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕕 6 PM
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY

🎟️ Tickets are still available! Grab yours today → Link in bio.

10/28/2026

🔥 10 DAYS. ONE EPIC NIGHT. ALL THE ENCORE ENERGY. 🔥

Orange County, it’s almost showtime! 🎭✨ In just 10 days, we’re turning up the volume for Art Affair: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts. And trust us, you’re going to want in on this.

Think over-the-top celebration meets creative extravaganza:
🎨 BRAND-NEW COMMISSIONED ARTWORKS revealed by our Featured Artist Coalition (Karen E. Gersch, Sterling Grant, Jenny Torino and the X Ensemble)
🎶 LIVE MUSIC featuring special guest violinist Jeremy Digg during cocktail hour
🍸 Delicious bites & drinks to keep the good vibes flowing
📸 Bold, funky photo ops made for your camera roll

🥂 Big color, sparkle, artsy energy, and a room full of people who make our creative community shine
We’ll also celebrate our 2026 Art Award Honorees Amanda Dana, Choice Films, Susan Hillary, and Kelly Schroer—champions helping shape the cultural heartbeat of Orange County.
This is more than a night out. It’s a full-on celebration of the artists, ideas, and community that make the arts matter. Don’t just hear about it afterward. Be there! 💥

🎭 ART AFFAIR: ENCORE
✨ Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕕 6 PM
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY
🎟️ 10 DAYS LEFT — GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

👉 Tickets at the link in bio.

10/27/2026

✨🎨 CELEBRATING THE SPONSORS WHO MAKE IT ALL POSSIBLE! 💛

The arts bring us together, spark creativity, and strengthen our community—and the support of our sponsors helps keep that magic alive! 🌟 The Orange County NY Arts Council is proud to recognize and thank our incredible Community Sponsors for Art Affair: ENCORE:

💛 Marsha & Jonathan Talbot
💛 Atlas Star
💛 Ironworkers 417
💛 J&G Law
💛 Garnet Health

Your generosity makes a meaningful difference. Because of your support, we can create opportunities for artists, foster connections, and celebrate the creativity and culture that make Orange County so special. Together, we’re building a community where the arts continue to inspire, unite, and empower. 🎭✨

🥂 Thank you for believing in the arts and helping us create a brighter, more vibrant future for our community!
🎭 Art Affair: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY

10/23/2026

✨ A HUGE THANK YOU TO PARTNER SPONSOR, WALDEN SAVINGS BANK! ✨

We are incredibly grateful to Walden Savings Bank for their generous support of Art Affair: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts. Your commitment to the arts helps make meaningful creative experiences possible throughout Orange County!

Proceeds from Art Affair directly support OCNY Arts Council programs and cultural events including Creative Impact, the Arts Build Confidence Student Showcase, OC Live!, Arts Outreach initiatives, and Community Arts Grants.

The OCNY Arts Council can only bring these programs and cultural opportunities to our community because of the generosity of supporters like Walden Savings Bank. Together, we’re helping ensure that the arts continue to inspire, connect, and empower our community. did it

🎨Want to be part of the celebration? Get your tickets today!💥

🎭Saturday, November 7, 2026 6 PM
💥Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY
🎟️Tickets → Link in bio

Thank you,Walden Savings Bank, for helping make the ENCORE possible!

10/23/2026

✨ TWO WEEKS UNTIL ART AFFAIR 2026: ENCORE! ✨

Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating the people, creativity, and artistry that make Orange County shine! 🎨🎶

Join us Saturday, November 7, as we celebrate our 2026 Art Award Honorees Amanda Dana, Choice Films, Susan Hillary & Kelly Schroer, alongside our Featured Artist Coalition: Jenny Torino, Karen E. Gersch, Sterling Grant & X Ensemble!

Enjoy inspiring art, live music, fashion, delicious bites, drinks, and plenty of ENCORE-worthy moments! 🥂

📅 November 7, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, Chester, NY

🎟️ Get your tickets and join the celebration!
https://us.list-manage.com/XwC2rX4PW5y?e=423a8094c8&c2id=d83a7e3cf6a26e523ec162458b1231d6

10/22/2026

✨Art Affair 2026 Volunteer Sign Up🎨

💥We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with setup, artist support, guest engagement, and event operations throughout the night. Whether you’re passionate about the arts, looking to give back, or simply want to be part of an inspiring community celebration, we’d love to have you on the team.

🎶Join us at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 7th and help make Orange County’s most inclusive arts festival a success!

🔗 Link in bio to sign up!

10/20/2026

✨💛 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING SPONSORS! 💛✨

Art Affair: ENCORE wouldn’t be the same without the generosity of those who believe in the power of the arts! The Orange County NY Arts Council extends our heartfelt gratitude to our Supporting Sponsors (not limited to):

🌟 SUNY Orange Foundation
🌟 Mediacom
🌟 MHV Credit Union
🌟 Orange County Tourism & Film
🌟 UAP

Your support helps make our work possible—creating opportunities for artists, bringing people together, and keeping arts and culture thriving throughout Orange County. Together, we’re helping ensure that the arts continue to inspire, connect, and empower our community. 🎨✨

Thank you for being part of the ENCORE and investing in a more creative, connected, and vibrant future! 🥂

🎭 Art Affair: ENCORE — Celebrating the Enduring Power of the Arts
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center | Chester, NY

Address

45 St. John Street
Goshen, NY
10924

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18452020140

Website

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