Joe’s Movement Emporium Announces: Joe’s 2020 Gala Award Recipients

Each year, Joe’s Movement Emporium recognizes movers and shakers in the Joe’s universe with the Mighty Joe Awards.  “Mighty Joes” are those who have enthusiastically supported Joe’s programming for a number of years. Whether the support was financial, or simply a smiling face in the crowd at a performance, these five individuals exemplify what it means to sustain a creative community.

This year the Mighty Joe Awardees will be honored during Joe’s 25 Anniversary Virtual Gala. From 6 pm to 8:30 pm guests can view the honorees, performances, and other special guests, live-streamed from both Joe’s flagship site in Mt. Rainier and the newly opened Creative Suitland Arts Center. After that, Joe’s will be offering an in-your-house dance party to round out the evening--what a better way to celebrate Joe’s than by dancing! The event is free, though registration is required. VIP tickets and sponsorships are available. Purchasers of VIP tickets and sponsorships will get a “Gala In-The-House” box filled with food and favors to be delivered on the day of the celebration. For more information about the event, please click here. (https://JOES25.givesmart.com)

Recipients of the 2020 Mighty Joe awards: 

Alan and Carol Binstock Artists, Activists, Neighbors

Local Sculptor, Alan, and former Gateway Community Development Corporation Office Manager, Carol, are longtime residents of Mount Rainier. This extraordinary yoga-powered couple’s commitment to Joe’s and the community at large brings positive momentum to every project of which they are a part.  They have been present at Joe’s for all of our glorious 25 years: attending events, introducing people to our work, and stopping in for friendship and gossip.

Peter Siegel, Landex Development

Principal and CEO of Landex Development, Peter formed a public/private partnership to develop a mixed-use area in Brentwood, MD. Known as Artist’s Row, it is synergetic with the Gateway Arts District physically, economically, and socially. Landex worked with the community and local artists throughout the planning and development inside and outside the property. 3,000 square-feet of the property has been set aside to be used as artist studios. He has been a generous contributor to On Stage at Joe’s performance series.

Howard Stone, Prince George’s County Council

Howard, Director of Government Operations of Prince George’s County Council, has been a long-time champion of Joe’s; especially cultivating leaders through Leadership Greater Washington.  He is known as the “Mayor of Prince George’s County” and has supported the growth and capacity in the county’s nonprofit sector.  He has served on many boards, chaired committees and spearheaded policies that uplift all Prince Georgians. Howard recommended Joe’s for the first round of a ground-breaking capacity building project for a small handful of nonprofit organizations in our county.

Rhonda Dallas, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council

Rhonda, Executive Director, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council, is a visionary arts administrator, public art curator and creative entrepreneur who believes in the transformative power of the arts. Her mission is to expand arts opportunities in Prince George’s County by building sustainable infrastructure, targeted alliances, and policy-driven advocacy.  Rhonda has funded and sponsored many of Joe’s programs and events, as well as supporting our Artist Partners in performances, exhibits, and arts education.