fire island pines arts project
About the Arts Project
Our Mission
The mission of the Fire Island Pines Arts Project, a non-profit organization, is to be integral to the creative life of our community and to aspire, through the production of accessible quality performing and fine arts events and activities, to reflect and encourage our community's cultural vitality.
A History of the Arts Project
The Fire Island Pines Arts Project has a long history of promoting and highlighting the arts - both its enthusiasts and its practitioners. Sylvan Cole and David Baker founded FIPAP over 25 years ago offering musical revues and shows which tapped into the wealth of artistic talent attracted to the Pines. From that beginning FIPAP grew to produce and present an even greater variety of performing arts events and in 1985 introduced the first of its celebrated Biennial Art Shows featuring local visual artists. The Arts Project's range of events continued to grow to include live performances by renowned musicians, singers, and comedians, curated film exhibitions, and artist salons. Most recently, FIPAP has begun offering cooking classes taught by Pines chefs and hosted its first Arts and Design show. FIPAP also has a proud record of supporting and contributing to other Pines organizations and has been a key contributor to the building and furnishing of the Whyte Hall Community Center.
FIPAP Board of Directors
- Glen Wielgus, President
- Tony LaRocco, Vice President
- Jack Lichtenstein, Treasurer
- Laura Hartstein, Secretary
- Steven Alan Black, Board Member
- Lou Bullock, Board Member
- Richard Des Jardins, Board Member
- David Kneuss, Board Member
- Rita Lichtenstein, Board Member
- Jack Nolan, Board Member
- Richard Pittelli, Board Member
- David Ratcliffe, Board Member
- Mark Ricigliano, Board Member
- Albert Russo, Board Member
- Barbara Sahlman, Board Member
- Michael Savino, Board Member
- Ariadne C. Villarreal, Board Member
Fire Island Pines Arts Project Legacy Board
- Gilbert Parker