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Flawless at Premiere Stages

Masterwork spotlighted the September 4 presentation of Flawless, written by John Wooten and presented by Premiere Stages at Kean University. Explore the story behind the event.

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Masterwork Foundation, Supporting Excellence in the Arts

Community Arts Awards / 2026

Art brings
us together.

In a gallery. Across a stage. Close to home.
Four projects making more room for connection.

Meet this year’s recipients ↓
People gathering at a community arts event
Shared experiences. Lasting connections.
New Jersey + Connecticut04Projects supported
in the 2026 award cycle
01 / Music × Visual art$1,000
Laurie Kenagy, Executive Director of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra
Laurie Kenagy / Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra

Ridgefield
Symphony Orchestra

The RSO Quartet performs a concert inspired by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum’s Decennial exhibition, connecting principal string players with work by Connecticut-based visual artists.

Meet the orchestra’s executive director ↗
02 / Music × Community$500
The Masterwork Chorus in performance

Music comes
to you.

The Masterwork Chorus / Reach Out

Live choral music brought directly to seniors and people in assisted living, rehabilitation and healthcare facilities throughout Morris County.

03 / Sound × Participation$500

Listen.
Cross.
Create.

Found Sound Circle / Sound Bridges

The Bettenbender Plaza bridge at Rutgers becomes a site-responsive listening and composition experience, created with ensemble members and participants.

FJK Dance ensemble performing an overhead lift
04 / Dance × Multimedia$500

To
Heart.

FJK Dance

Contemporary dance, live painting, calligraphy, music, video and animation meet in a work inspired by Rumi and Middle Eastern culture.