RIALTO RECEIVES NEW JERSEY ARTS TAX CREDIT AWARD

This month, we interviewed the Vice President of the Board of Trustees, Margaret Smith. Margaret is a teaching artist and certified therapeutics arts facilitator. As Chair of the Westfield Public Arts Commission, Margaret has a long-standing expertise on the power of arts, culture, and creativity. Read her interview to hear how she thinks the Rialto’s next chapter is poised to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of Westfield’s community.

This month, we interviewed Kirti Malik, the fundraising chair for the Rialto Board of Trustees. A physical therapist and long-time volunteer in Westfield, Kirti brings a deep commitment to community to her role. She sees the arts as a powerful way to bring people together — with real benefits for well-being — and channels that perspective into building support for our work. Read the interview to see how a chance trip turned a Westfield newcomer into one of the Rialto’s biggest supporters.

Creative careers are not limited to traditional arts. They include problem-solving, storytelling, design, strategy, and innovation. Many of today’s most in-demand roles depend on the ability to think creatively and turn ideas into something people can see, use, and experience.