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URL:https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/mkad-awards-night-2026/
SUMMARY:MKAD Awards Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual gathering to celebrate artistic excellen
 ce\, community service\, and the creative spirit of Kingston.\nThis year
 ’s celebration features the presentation of the 10th Annual Red Goat Awa
 rds\, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to King
 ston’s arts community. Selected by the MKAD Board of Directors\, the Red
  Goat Awards recognize those whose dedication to creativity\, collaboratio
 n\, and community enrichment has made a lasting impact.\n\nWe are also pro
 ud to present the Todd Samara Art Award\, a $2\,500 award supporting Kings
 ton-based creative projects that demonstrate artistic originality\, craft\
 , professionalism\, and community engagement.\n\nEstablished by Samara’s
  family in 2018 and maintained by MKAD\, the award honors the legacy of Ki
 ngston painter Todd Samara (1943–2020)\, who spent more than three decad
 es capturing the beauty of the Rondout neighborhood through his poetic\, t
 extured landscapes.\n\nThis year’s honorees and a special guest will be 
 announced in November!\nThe evening includes an open bar featuring beer\, 
 wine\, and mocktails\, along with buffet-style hors d’oeuvres. Tickets a
 re tiered for greater accessibility.\n\nTickets\n$150: Advocate!\n$100: Ed
 ucate!\n$75: Celebrate!\n\nRooted in collaboration and community building\
 , MKAD advances its mission to provide access and support for the arts thr
 ough accessible arts education\, youth workforce development\, community p
 rintmaking\, and free public art events. Together\, these programs foster 
 creativity\, connection\, and opportunity throughout Midtown Kingston.
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