LOLA FRAKNOI
"In 2009, Lola Fraknoi, Bethany Center's Program Director, conceived of an intergenerational arts program that would bring together Bethany's residents and people of all ages from the surrounding community. Inspired by the idea, Lola's mentor, renowned local artist Ruth Asawa, donated her famous dining table, constructed by her husband, architect Albert Lanier, to the project and gave us our name."
"Her large, welcoming table, symbolic of social gathering, community, and creativity, formed the start of an arts initiative we then called Ruth’s Table. Like the table had been in her home, it was to serve as a hearth for creativity.
Ruth’s Table continues to strive to foster positive change through creative programming and to build an environment where participatory arts are integral to life in our community."