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About 1978 Maplewood Arts Center

1978 Maplewood Arts Center is a community space dedicated to the arts. The Center provides classes and workshops, art shows, film programs and live performances—and provides a forum for artists to work, exhibit and interact.  1978 Arts Center operates under the supervision of the Maplewood Township Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

1978 Arts Center Executive Committee

Ellen Greenfield, President

Mikel Frank, Vice President

Nancy Sobeski, Treasurer

Ernie Fry, Studio Tour Chair

Evelyn Graves, Community Outreach Chair

Joy Yagid, Gallery Administrator

1978 Arts Center Advisory Board

Ellen Greenfield, President

Mikel Frank, VP, Co-Chair Exhibitions Committee

Nancy Sobeski, Treasurer

Ernie Frye, Studio Tour

Evelyn Graves, Co-Chair Exhibitions Committee

Joy Yagid, Gallery Administrator

Larry Dell, 1978 Public Relations Supervisor

Onnie Strother, Education Committee Chair

Arlene Neivert

B. John Kaufman

Bill Figdor

Cynthia Smith Weiss

Geralynn Robinson

Jim Buchanan

Judy Levy

Liz LeClair

Nette Thomas

Phylliss Carlin

Rick Parker

Sarah Petruziello

In addition to the board members, a host of other volunteers work on committees and projects for the center.