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The Annie Fund
The Saranac Lake Arts Association announces the establishment of The Annie Fund. The Annie Fund is named for Annie E. Reding -- a woman who adored the fine arts, literature, writing, and also, young children, and who passed away in 2005. In her honor and for the benefit of the Saranac Lake school district youth, an allowance will be given yearly to promote, enhance and encourage children in seventh grade or younger in the beauty and art of literature and writing.
Any form of project, event or workshop, etc. will be considered for this funds use. We invite anyone exploring literature and writing arts with children in this age group to submit applications for support. We encourage you to share information about The Annie Fund with others you deem appropriate.
This year the stipend is $275.00. If you have a request of money for a project, please complete our Annie Fund Application.
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Born in Switzerland in 1956, Annie Reding and her family lived in Brussels, Chicago, Malone, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with degrees in American Literature and French. After six years in New York and a masters at Albany, Annie came to Upper Jay. In the Adirondacks her love of painting, writing, photography, decorating, cross-stitching and gardening blossomed. All libraries were frequently visited, not a bookstore neglected, art shops sufficiently scrutinized. Her favorite writer was Emerson, most adored bird, a Great Blue Heron, painted and photographed, and though among many, Anne of Green Gables was a favorite book. Annie's creative fascination was unbridled, evident in numerous works given to family and friends. Her spirit and her passion remain with us in the artistic and natural world she so loved.
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