Educational Alliance To Reopen Community Art School at Manny Cantor Center
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After a two-year gut job and extensive renovation of its landmark building, the Educational Alliance is reopening its community art school at the Manny Cantor Center. The organization has been a leader in social services and programs throughout downtown, and with this reopening it continues the school’s near-century-old legacy of offering art classes to the community.
“Thousands of people pass through our doors each day, and we’re so thrilled to welcome our art school back in its original space, with newly renovated studios. We hope the school will nurture creative expression and arts appreciation in an inclusive environment and with top-notch programming,” said Rabbi Joanna Samuels, Executive Director of the Manny Cantor Center.
The open house is tonight, 6-8pm, at the Manny Cantor Center (168 East Broadway). More info, including how to RSVP, can be found here.
If you need any more reason to check it out, just let the soothing voice of the late Bob Ross inspire.
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