meeting at which Leah Gilbert,
executive director, gave a recap
of current successes and a
sneak peak at what's coming up,
including a print show featuring
seven women artists associated
with the Zygote Press, which will
take place in the fall, along with
a monoprint workshop taught
by one of the featured artists;
and exhibit by Beachwood
artists who have studios in our
city, with a Sunday tour of their
Beachwood art studios.
Trustee, Harriet Gorden recog-
nized for her dedication, board
members were sworn in and
Montserrat Vazquez Camarena,
this year's Si Wachsberger Arts
Scholarship Award winner, made
a presentation. The evening
ended with a recital by pianist
Amy Tan.
served as president of the Beach-
wood Arts Council for nine years,
was president of the Fairmount
Elementary School PTA and served
twice as president of the Fair-
mount Temple Sisterhood. Kelner
helped to organize Beachwood
High School's first college fair and
has been involved in philanthropic
projects most of her life.
Regional High School Student
Art Show and organized the
DiversityFest for many years and
was also instrumental in setting
up the Si Wachsberger scholar-
ship fund.
volunteer for many organizations,
a fantastic baker of treats that
have been shared at many open-
ing receptions and meetings, and
a supporter of the arts in Beach-
grandchildren, and relaxes in her
spare time with many friends and
her beagle, Amos.
especially to our children, Mayor
Merle S. Gorden and City Council
proclaimed June 7, 2016 as
Ileen Kelner Day in the City of
Beachwood.
presents a proclamation to Ileen
Kelner, and Harriet Gorden,
pictured with executive director
Leah Gilbert, is recognized for her
dedication to the organization.