The Shadow
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Carnegie Hall will celebrate the many achievements of Lynn Creamer during her years as artistic director with a retirement party Friday, Dec. 13, from 5-7 p.m. in the Old Stone Room.
Light refreshments will be provided during the reception.
Creamer was hired as artistic director at Carnegie Hall in 2004. She previously worked at the hall from 1991 to 1996, serving as volunteer coordinator, program director and museum director.
During her tenure, Creamer created the Carnegie Hall Film Series, Take Note Series, and square dance series and curated hundreds of gallery exhibits.
She also programmed the Mainstage Performance Series, Ivy Terrace summer concert series and special event performances at Carnegie Hall.
Creamer forged the hall’s partnership with the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame, which now houses its permanent exhibit at the hall and partners with Carnegie to present two concerts in Lewisburg each year.
Through her work with the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Carnegie Hall joined the regional foundation’s Jazz Touring Network, On-Screen In-Person Film Series, and Folk and Traditional Arts Series.
As artistic director of the hall, Creamer served as president of the West Virginia Arts Presenters, treasurer of the Lewisburg Literary Festival, and chair of the Greenbrier Valley Cultural Roundtable.
Creamer has also served as a member of the Mountain Music Trail steering committee since its inception.
Creamer will remain on staff through Dec. 31.
Allan Sizemore will take over as artistic director on Jan. 1.
The retirement reception is free and open to the public.
For more information, call the Carnegie Hall box office at (304) 645-7917 or stop by at 611 Church St. in Lewisburg.
Carnegie Hall is open Monday through Friday. Its hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
