Neighborhood Studios
of Fairfield County
formerly the Music and Arts Center for Humanity (MACH)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BRIDGEPORT, CT:  August 6, 2010
 

Neighborhood Studios Leases New Headquarters

Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County (formerly the Music and Arts Center for Humanity) has announced the signing of a lease with the Diocese of Bridgeport for the former Holy Rosary School at 391 East Washington Ave. Deacon Don Faust said, “Our neighborhood, our church and our extended family look forward to warmly welcoming our new neighbors.  This program will be very beneficial to young people and their families.  We are truly grateful and blessed at our good fortune”. 

Donald Rainone, Executive Director of Neighborhood Studios, said, ”I am excited and enthusiastic as we embrace our new home on the eastside of Bridgeport.  We will bring a creative and educational presence to our new neighborhood.  We look forward to working with the community at large and welcoming new students to our programs.”

The new site offers far more space for expansion of all Neighborhood Studios programs.  In 2009 approximately 1200 school age children took classes in music, dance, visual arts, theatre and creative writing to name just a few of the many programs offered.  Joan Rosenbaum, Board Chair, said, “As we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve though the Arts, we will enrich our programs with renewed vigor in our new home.  We are delighted to respond to the warm welcome of the Holy Rosary and Diocesan community”.

This year has brought two celebratory events to the 33 year old organization.  Several months ago, the name was changed from Music and Arts Center for Humanity to Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County to better reflect a broad appeal to arts enthusiasts throughout the area.  The new location in the former Achievement First Charter School offers wonderful space in which to expand the scope of the arts programs.  Open House and Registration will be held on September 18 and September 25th at 510 Barnum Ave.