The Arts
Keeping creativity aflame T By Michael Hallisey
here are nearly 20 million people who reside in New York state, many of whom are sequestered at home with little artistic outlet. In the Capital District, which takes pride in its robust arts scene, patrons of the theatre and live music feel the sting most as they are severed from it. Since shutdowns were ordered in March, social media has lit up with various performances ranging from the broadcast of live performances on Twitch to invitations to share art and inspiration on Facebook groups and TikTok videos. Elizabeth Sobol is just one of
those patrons who misses that live, in-person experience. As President and CEO of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, she has an intimate relationship with the giants of that world, whether it be the New York City Ballet or the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra. She’s also one of those helping to fill in the void. “We have been buoyed up by the enormous outpouring of amazing performances being shared on-line,” stated Sobol, whose SPAC launched Sparked by Beauty. It’s a Facebook community group that invites members to share their personal tidbits from the world of music, dance, poetry, art and nature. “Your SPAC family
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