Senator Addabbo Hosts Forest Hills Artist Showcase
The third annual event highlighted the creative talents of residents within Senate District 15.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Cultural
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Senator Addabbo hosted the third annual Artist Showcase at the Forest Hills Jewish Center to celebrate local creativity. The event provided a platform for constituents to demonstrate their artistic and musical skills.
Why it matters
The showcase serves to foster connection among neighbors by highlighting the diverse talents residing within Senate District 15. It reinforces community identity by providing a dedicated venue for local performers and artists to share their work.
The showcase spanned a total of 3 hours, featuring performances by 10 named artists and musical acts. Participants ranged in age, including child harpists aged 3 through 16.
The players
Senator Addabbo
He is the state representative for Senate District 15 and the organizer of the annual community art event.
Barry Feterman
He is a performer known for musical impressions of iconic figures like Willie Nelson and Cher.
Jean Ann Kump
She is a featured vocalist who performed classic songs during the showcase.
Casey O'Neil
He is a woodworker who provided a live demonstration of his craft to attendees.
Mike Gerlich
He is a visual artist who showcased his portfolio of science fiction and portrait paintings.
The details
The program featured musical impressions by Barry Feterman and vocal performances by Jean Ann Kump, while the House of Jesse harp ensemble performed Pachelbel's Canon in D. Visual arts were represented through live woodworking demonstrations by Casey O'Neil and science fiction paintings by Mike Gerlich.
Timeline
The third annual Artist Showcase occurred in 2026.
Senator Addabbo plans to host the fourth iteration of the showcase in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The event mirrors a broader trend of hyper-local cultural programming that revives interest in regional history, such as the 1964 New York World's Fair. By focusing on district-specific art, these showcases emphasize community-led preservation of local identity against standardized entertainment.
Constituents in Senate District 15 can engage directly with their local representative and neighbors at this recurring community event. The showcase offers residents a free, accessible venue to view local fine art and enjoy live musical performances.
The takeaway
Local art showcases provide a meaningful way to celebrate the specific talents of a community. Attending such events allows residents to discover regional artists while strengthening social ties within their neighborhood.
What happens next
Senator Addabbo is scheduled to host the fourth annual Artist Showcase in 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local arts and events in the New York City Cultural section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by QNS.
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