In support of the RAC expansion

I am writing in strong support of the rezoning request for the new Rye Arts Center. As a longtime Rye resident of 12 years and a parent, I have seen firsthand the incredible impact the RAC has on families and individuals across our community. From my children’s early piano and drawing lessons to their later guitar instruction as teenagers, and even my own photography courses, the Arts Center has provided a space for creativity, learning, and connection at every stage of life. It is a cornerstone of Rye’s cultural and family-oriented spirit, offering something meaningful to residents of all ages and backgrounds.

The current Rye Arts Center building has served our town well, but it has outlived its capacity to meet the growing demand for arts education and community programming. With the donation of an adjacent lot, we now have an extraordinary opportunity to expand and modernize this essential institution. Approving the rezoning will allow the Arts Center to continue enriching our community, fostering creativity, and strengthening Rye’s identity as a vibrant cultural hub. I urge you to support this rezoning request so that future generations can benefit from an expanded and revitalized Rye Arts Center.