The arts took center stage after more than a year away at the Schultz-Hill Foundation's inspiring fundraiser, "RISE Up for the ARTS" featuring the Texas Tenors. The talented tenors entertained a packed house of 700 at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City on August 6, raising $120,000 for music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.

The Texas Tenors - Marcus Collins, JC Fisher and John Hagen - had the audience swaying and singing along to the high-energy performance, which included pop, country, Broadway, Americana, and opera. The Texas Tenors are America's Got Talent Champions and three-time Emmy Award winners for crossover musical trio. Their albums, "Rise" and "A Collection of Broadway & American Classics," both debuted at #1 on the charts, making the Texas Tenors Billboard Magazine's #10 Classical Crossover Artists in the world. They have performed over 1,400 concerts around the world, produced four studio albums and two PBS Specials in the last 10 years.

As a tribute to the Schultz-Hill Foundation's arts outreach into the community, the concert included special guest performers, the Holy Spirit High School Select Choir under the direction of Ms. Claire Collins. The students sang backup for several of the songs performed by the Texas Tenors, and soloist Vanessa DeJean sang a showstopping rendition of Whitney Houston's One Moment in Time.

Lloyd Levenson of Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law was master of ceremonies, and WOND Radio Host David Spatz introduced the performers. Resorts President Mark Giannantonio thanked the Texas Tenors for bringing the audience back to the showroom.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for this event. Honorary Chairs of the event's "Celebrity Committee" are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio.

The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, summer music program with the Atlantic City Day Nursery and the Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and the Atlantic City Public Schools.

For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.

Photo credit: Nick Valinote

The Schultz-Hill Foundation is a proud sponsor of an interactive drive-through art event that gives back to the community. “Cruise: An Artistic Drive Thru Experience” is open from March 19 to April 5 at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmont Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.

The event features four floors of exhibits and entertainment that participants may enjoy from the comfort of their cars. These include a Broadway singer, student artwork, metal sculptures, thousands of bubbles, model trains, musicians, digital art and a night laser and light show on the rooftop. A portion of the proceeds will be given to sponsors of the event, which include the Schultz-Hill Foundation.
 
“During the pandemic, it has been difficult to keep the arts alive,” said Gary Hill, Founder, Schultz-Hill Foundation. “We are so pleased to be able to join in this community effort that showcases the arts in Atlantic City. We hope that everyone will have a chance to stop by and support the arts.”
 
The event is open both day and night. Tickets available at www.cruisethruevents.com/tickets. To support the Schultz-Hill Foundation, use ticket code CRUISEARTS27 and the Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds.
    
Based in Atlantic City, the Schultz-Hill Foundation is a nonprofit, private foundation that promotes and supports Education, History and The ARTS in South Jersey. For more information, visit www.schultz-hill.org
 
The Schultz-Hill Foundation does not discriminate in any way on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or sexual preference, nationality, ancestry, or national and ethnic origin.
 

Students at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Atlantic City will participate in a cultural arts education program, Stages to Schools, made possible by a partnership between the Atlantic City Ballet and the Schultz-Hill Foundation (a Non-Profit Private Foundation).

The Stages to Schools program includes virtual performances of two ballets, teacher resources and an interactive component where students can connect with the dancers. Younger students will watch the ballet Dracula, while older students will see the Nutcracker, both under the direction of Ms. Phyllis Papa, Artistic Director of the Atlantic City Ballet.

"We understand there have been dramatic changes to how teachers educate students during these challenging times," said Alexandra Pieroni, Managing Director, Atlantic City Ballet. "We also know that many times the arts are left out due to time or resource constraints. We want to help students experience the Atlantic City Ballet right in their own school."

"We believe the Arts in schools enrich the lives of young people today and give them a broader perspective on life," said Gary Hill, Founder, Schultz-Hill Foundation and sponsor of the Stages to Schools program. "We want to keep the ARTS Alive for all."

Based in Atlantic City, the Schultz-Hill Foundation promotes and supports Education, History and The ARTS in South Jersey. For more information, visit www.schultz-hill.org.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation does not discriminate in any way on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or sexual preference, nationality, ancestry, or national and ethnic origin.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation (a Non-Profit Private Foundation) located in Atlantic City awarded $24,000 to Students & ARTS Programs in 2020. The DINA Scholarship/ARTS Grant Program was established to support programs and students in the field of Art/History and Education. The Dina Program is named after the "Angel of Wisdom" and is a sub-program of the Foundation in Atlantic City.

The 2020 "Dina Recipients"
The Scholarship Awards are very diverse and include but are not limited to: Atlantic City Theater Company, The Barnes Foundation, Atlantic City ARTS Foundation, NAACP, Ocean City Theatre Company, Mudgirls Studio, Atlantic City Ballet Company "Stage to Schools," Bay Atlantic Symphony, AtlantiCare Healing ARTS, Lucy the Elephant, Cygnus Creative Arts Center, Congregation Shirat Hayam, and teacher and student scholarships to Maya Hendricks, David Milnes, and Jeremy Rotolo.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation promotes and supports Education, History and the ARTS in South Jersey. For more information, visit www.schultz-hill.org.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation does not discriminate in any way on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or sexual preference, nationality, ancestry or national and ethnic origin.

In lieu of an in-person gala event this year, the Schultz-Hill Foundation is celebrating the arts with a tribute  featuring the Texas Tenors, the performers for their 2021 gala fundraiser.  The virtual tribute, which debuts on social media on Sept. 16, showcases the Texas Tenors' song, Rise, offering an inspiring message for challenging times "when life can change in a moment."

"We wanted to thank our supporters who contributed to our scholarship program, and our youth and senior programs, so that we can continue to support the arts even during a pandemic," said founder Gary Hill.

To view the virtual tribute, visit www.schultz-hill.org or the Foundation's Facebook page or YouTube channel at youtu.be/M3QOSlTx8WE.

(Atlantic City, N.J.) The Schultz-Hill Foundation is sponsoring two paid summer internships at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, a nonprofit cultural and educational institution that shares its distinguished art collection with the public, organizes special exhibitions, and presents programming that fosters new ways of thinking about human creativity. Interns receive a stipend of $2,500. Applications for the Summer Internship Program are due February 1, 2020.
 
The Barnes Foundation Summer Internship program runs from the first week in June through the second week of August. Interns must commit to a minimum of eight consecutive weeks and two days per week, and must be on-site or available to attend enrichment activities every Friday during the program. Interns reside at the Moore School of Art, located across from the Barnes, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway within walking distance of museums and downtown Philadelphia.
 
Interns must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies, and may choose from the following areas:

• Business Development
• Collections and Exhibitions
• Community, Youth, and Family Programs
• Conservation
• Development
• Editorial/Publications
• Education
• Finance
• Graphic Design
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Marketing and Social Media
• Public Programs
• Public Relations
• Registration
• Retail
  
  

A complete application must include:

• Application Form
• Cover Letter
• Résumé/CV
• Transcript
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  
  

To apply, visit the Schultz-Hill Foundation website at www.schultz-hill.org and click on “Barnes” in the top menu.
 
ABOUT THE BARNES FOUNDATION
The Barnes Foundation is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution that shares its unparalleled art collection with the public, organizes special exhibitions, and presents programming that fosters new ways of thinking about human creativity. The Barnes collection is displayed in ensembles that integrate art and objects from across cultures and time periods, overturning traditional hierarchies and revealing universal elements of human expression. Home to one of the world’s finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings—including the largest groups of paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cézanne in existence—the Barnes brings together renowned masterworks by such artists as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, and Vincent van Gogh, alongside ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and non-Western art as well as metalwork, furniture, and decorative art.
 
ABOUT THE SCHULTZ-HILL FOUNDATION
The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer music program with the Atlantic City Day Nursery, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and Atlantic City Public Schools. For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.
 

A group of residents and visitors to Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) were treated to an enjoyable afternoon of entertainment from the Vaudeville era on Thursday, September 12, in Galloway.

The show, titled ‘The Golden Era of Vaudeville,’ was presented by ‘The Starlite Steppers, a talented group of seniors themselves, based in Cape May County. The troupe, involving dancers, singers as well as a banjo/ukulele/vocalist, had residents singing along to such ‘oldies’ as ‘Tea For Two,’ ‘Ain’t We Got Fun,’ and favorites by Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan.

The event was the third concert in the 2019 Music & Memories Series, sponsored and underwritten by Atlantic City’s Schultz-Hill Foundation. The series is designed to bring the arts to seniors in the community. Schultz-Hill partnered with SGLC and OceanFirst for the performance. 

The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the DINA Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer Music Program with the Atlantic City Day Nursery and the Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and Atlantic City Public Schools.

For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org. 

(Margate, N.J.) A group of more than 300 local senior citizens were thoroughly entertained at a free concert, July 11th at Margate’s Jewish Community Center. The concert, titled ‘Unforgettable,’ featured the music of the late Nat ‘King’ Cole, who was born in March, 100 years ago, as presented by California-based Dave Damiani and his very talented ‘No Vacancy Orchestra.’
 
Damiani opened on vocals with several Nat Cole songs, recorded on Capitol Records in the early stages of his career. He was then joined on stage by Landau Murphy, Jr. the season 6 winner on the ‘America’s Got Talent’ television show. The two singers went on a musical joy ride, singing a variety of songs ranging from the Frank Sinatra songbook to hits from the Broadway stage as well as Frankie Valli.
 
The music was provided by a quartet of highly skilled musicians, on piano, double bass, alto sax and drums, all younger than 40, playing music written before they were born.
 
The event was presented by Atlantic City’s Schultz-Hill Foundation as a part of its Music & Memories series designed to bring the arts to seniors in the community. Schultz-Hill partnered with the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center for this concert. Additional support was provided by the Hordes Family and AtlantiCare.
 
The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, summer music program with the Atlantic City Day Nursery and our Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and Atlantic City Public Schools. For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.