ArtsWestchester to Honor Head of Purchase College Foundation

HARRISON, NY — ArtsWestchester will recognize seven honorees during its annual Arts Awards Luncheon April 5 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, including the chairwoman of the Purchase College Foundation.

“For more than 40 years, the Arts Award has recognized individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment and leadership have enriched the cultural life of Westchester, its communities and its citizens,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam in an announcement. “This year’s event is expected to attract hundreds of people who will pay tribute to those who have a unique impact on the arts in our community.”

This year’s luncheon is made possible by Westchester Medical Center, Jacob Burns Foundation, Inc. and Emily & Eugene Grant.

“ArtsWestchester ensures the accessibility and diversity of the arts in the county, so we are pleased to host this ceremony that recognizes a host of remarkable influencers in the arts who contribute to the vibrancy of Westchester,” said ArtsWestchester Board of Trustees President Robert W. Roth.

Lucille Werlinich, Chair, Purchase College Foundation, will receive the Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award.

ArtsWestchester said:

Lucille Werlinich of Purchase is an avid supporter of the quality of life in Westchester, especially when it comes to the arts and education. As Chair of the Purchase College Foundation, she works tirelessly to support this stellar institution, which is preeminent in dance, music, visual arts and theater. The importance of the arts and of education for all were values of her late parents, Joseph and Sophia Abeles, a family tradition which continues. In recognition of her mother's dedication to arts education, Lucille established an award that is given annually by ArtsWestchester to a deserving leader in the field. As a longtime member of the Westchester Community College Foundation, Lucille actively participates in the college's Scholarship Committee. She also serves ex-officio on the Friends Board of the Neuberger Museum of Art and the Performing Arts Center Foundation.