Save Ellis Island announces artist and arts administrator Jim Dessicino as Museum Creative Director

The Tucson J Presents Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” in Partnership with SASO, AZ Jewish Post

For the final event in the 2024-2025 Beth and Mike Kasser Patron of the Arts Signature Events Series, the Tucson J in partnership with Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra (SASO), is proud to present Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America on Sunday, May 11 at 3pm and Monday, May 12 at 7pm in the Paul & Alice Baker Ballroom at the J. The performance is directed by esteemed maestro, Linus Lerner, and includes Sergei Prokofiev’s Overture o…

Save Ellis Island announces artist and arts administrator Jim Dessicino as Museum Creative Director

Jim Dessicino, Save Ellis Island. The nonprofit Save Ellis Island has announced the appointment of Jim Dessicino as its new Museum Creative Director. A multi-disciplinary artist and experienced arts administrator, Dessicino brings a dynamic vision to Save Ellis Island, the nonprofit dedicated to restoring and revitalizing the 29 historic buildings on the Island’s South Side. His vision is shaped by his extensive work developing international art…