Johnson City, NY—Goodwill Theatre, Inc., which currently operates the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage in Johnson City, has been working to revitalize the Village of Johnson City for twenty years. The organization commissioned four historic art panels to adorn the garage doors of the firehouse building which will be unveiled at a press event on Friday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Project Beacon is supported by the Broome County Small Community Grants Fund, and consists of second and third floor interior window lighting, and first floor Willow Street spotlights, as well as four historic art panels that will be installed on the former garage doors facing Willow Street. The project aims to significantly animate the building both day and night. The art panels illustrate the past, present, and future of this important legacy building. The panels were designed by local artist Gene Czebiniak and installed by Matzo Signs.
“We are so grateful to Broome County for their support of Project Beacon, and to the many community leaders and local government officials who have helped us to secure grant funding and raise required matching funds,” said Goodwill Theatre CEO Naima Kradjian. “We thank everyone who donated to our project, and we thank our Board of Directors for their faith. This project will significantly improve the vitality of the building and the surrounding Central Business District in the Village.”
Details for the press conference are as follows:
WHO: Local government, media representatives, prominent community leaders, theater fans and interested community members
WHAT: A press conference celebrating the completion of the historic art panels
WHERE: Schorr Family Firehouse Stage parking lot, 48 Willow St., Johnson City
WHEN: Friday March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Please note that Naima Kradjian will be available to take questions via phone from reporters who are unable to attend.
ABOUT Goodwill Theatre Inc.:
Goodwill Theatre, Inc. became a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2002 in order to rehabilitate, adapt, and sustainably operate the 1920 National Register listed Goodwill Theatre Building. The mission of Goodwill Theatre, Inc. is to enrich our community by providing access to professional quality arts, entertainment, and events in a multi-stage complex. Goodwill Theatre, Inc. currently operates the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, the first performance venue of the eventual Goodwill Theatre Performing Arts Complex, which showcases professional, high quality, affordable, innovative, and family-friendly programming. Goodwill Theatre, Inc. addresses the community need for revitalization, using the arts as an economic engine.
Contact:
Naima Kradjian, CEO, Goodwill Theatre Inc.
(607) 727-5851
nkradjian@goodwilltheatre.org