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Where Creativity Meets Community

Fanwood’s actors, artists, musicians, poets, and writers are at the core of our vibrant local culture. Do you have a passion for self-expression? Our community of creatives are always looking for fresh perspectives! Learn more about our borough’s culture and involvement in the arts below.

Meet the 2019 Arts Council

The 2019 Fanwood Arts Council is comprised of creative community leaders who foster fellowship and fun centered on a shared passion for the arts. The Arts Council facilitates this through multiple events held throughout the year that entertain and engage local audiences.

Meet your 2019 Fanwood Arts Council:

Adele Kenny Arts Council Co-Director and Carriage House Poetry Series Director
Tom Plante Arts Council Co-Director, Public Relations Coordinator
David Blechinger Fanwood Performance Series Director
Brian Celardo Fanwood Performance Series Director
Kathy Mitchell Borough Council Liaison
Carol Oakes Arts Council Secretary
Rev. Alex Pinto
Jan Siegal
Gary Szelc
Nancy Lubarsky
Bob Rosenbloom

Fanwood’s 20th Anniversary of the Carriage House Poetry Series:

Renaissance Night at the Carriage House

The Carriage House Poetry Series’ thirteenth anniversary performance, featuring Odarka Stockert, Rev. Alex Pinto, Edmund Baranowski, Gary Szelc, R. G. Rader, Linda Radice, and Adele Kenny.

The Carriage House Poetry Series GOTHIC

A Carriage House Poetry Series Event in Which Poets Honor the Gothic Tradition in Literature (Featuring Linda Radice, Robert Carnevale, Susanna Rich, Rev. Alex Pinto, Diane Lockward. Catherine Doty, Adele Kenny, and Tom Plante)