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\u00a0<\/strong>THREE <\/strong>HONORED\u00a0HALLMARK FIXTURES\u00a0 SELFLESSLY AND CONTINUOUSLY CONTRIBUTED TIME AND DECATION TO THE COMMUNITY OF JAMAICA, QUEENS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PC\/\u00a0C. Harrison: Patricia Chin Susan Deursh & Phillippa Karteron<\/p>\n

By: C. Harrison\/November 4, 2015\/1:55M<\/p>\n

At\u00a0JCAl”S annual Benefit Gala, Soiree, three members of our community was honored for their outstanding contributions to the Arts; Susan Deursch, Patricia Chin and Philippa L. Karteron. JCAL’S reasoning for honoring the three were that they were looking at the past, present and the future and the honorees they felt could address all three areas. The Gala took place at Jamaica\u00a0 Center for Arts & Learning at 153-10 Jamaica Ave.<\/p>\n

First to address the room full of attendees were\u00a0 guest of honor, Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz, who stated that JCAl, is doing a great job for our community and that all we want for our\u00a0family is a good education.\u00a0 Katz, also noted that VP Record, is a large part of our community.<\/p>\n

The first\u00a0honoree, Susan Deursch,\u00a0 was one of the first person’s to have developed an economic study which stated the need for an arts and cultural space in downtown Jamaica. She was also a pioneer along side Emeritus F. Carlisle Towery, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation President, both fought for the current building that was formerly the Queens Registry Building and it was her implementation that made JCAL possible. It was even mentioned that she literally slept in the Cultural Art Center building to make sure it got done.<\/p>\n

Second honoree, Patricia Chin, is the CEO of VP Records and have been in business in the Jamaica\u00a0community \u00a0for 35 years. VP have been contributing to our community since then and to the larger international community. JCAL is seeking to work more closely with diverse local businesses to create arts and cultural programs that can benefit local and international artists; thus,\u00a0a partnership with VP\u00a0made sense.\u00a0 Actually, VP have been working with the Arts in the Jamaica community for many many years.<\/p>\n

The third honoree was Philippa Karteron, a community member that have lived in the community for 30 plus years. She has invested in the continuity of JCAL and was a board member for many years. Philippa is a patron of the arts. Her commitment has kept JCAL relevant pointed out JCAL.\u00a0 Her commitment is invaluable. Also, in all, there were three\u00a0Presenters for each honorees and good thing because\u00a0the second introducer literally dropped\u00a0her award but it didn’t break.<\/p>\n

Jcal’s Soiree, was to implement a new vision where they can connect business and artists together to create economic stimulation for Southeast Queens.\u00a0 According to Roseann Evens, Director of Development for JCAL, they want to remain relevant and inclusive with technology. “We are trying to incorporate technology in the offering that we have here at Jcal. We are looking for help to develop our animation classes, computer programming and design for girls and expand to include video and social media presentations, performance art and other new and cutting edge work. We also want to bring well-known artists and performances to Queens.\u00a0 Another proactive vision\u00a0Evens noted\u00a0that JCAL want, is to understand the need of the evolving demographics of Southeast Queens, while retelling the history and remembering the renowned artists that have been shown at this space over the years, ” Evens said.<\/p>\n

In addition, Evens articulated that Jcal has a new partnership with Lincoln Center through the Boro-Line program. The program begins November 7th and run through to December 12, 2015, the program also allows for families to perform for free and workshops for all ages. JCAL\u00a0further offers live musical performances on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm at JPAC and\u00a0streaming from Trinity Wall Street. They want you to know that you can come in on your lunch break and enjoy performances on weekdays, location 153-10 Jamaica Ave.<\/p>\n

Evens,\u00a0moreover explained that they want to see downtown Jamaica become an artistic hub and taken as a cultural destination for tourist, artists and community to come and enjoy—sounds and performances of our local artist from around the world.\u00a0 And next year, 2016, JCAL will be holding\u00a0what they term a JamaicaFlux, Art\u00a0Exhibition; with 20 artists presenting work in and for the community to be intricately involved in the development, research and production of each piece. They are also working on additional partnerships with local and citywide arts\/cultural organizations to help expand the offerings to Southeast Queens residents and workers.<\/p>\n

Additionally, an inquiry from the Greater Jamaica Development Corp, regarding their progression in Jamaica, Queens,\u00a0 revealed that progression in Jamaica has been profound and improvements are ongoing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0” York College, the Social Security office, county courts, the Air Train, the revival of the Jamaica station area, preservation and transformation of\u00a0King Mansion. JCAL, enhanced MTA bus and subway service, creation of expanded and affordable parking, cleanup of brownfield conditions and other environmental improvements,\u00a0 economic development including new affordable housing and business development, hotel development. Progress continues across a broad range,”\u00a0 according to Bob Liff, Dir. at GJDC<\/p>\n

The Soiree finished with dance numbers from children from the arts and buffet style food. You can bye your seats at Jcal, for a small price for each year’s annual festivities now.<\/p>\n

Highlight: Photo Credit\/C. Harrison<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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