-A Statement From Tupper Arts-

The community of Tupper Lake and all of us at Tupper Arts have lost a dear champion and supporter with the passing of Ellen Maroun. Ellen served on the Tupper Arts Advisory Board along with her many other volunteer positions since its inception in 2017. But she supported the nurturing of the arts in Tupper Lake for decades, even before the birth of Tupper Arts. Ellen was our mentor, our sage, and a strong advocate for making the arts accessible to residents and visitors of all ages. Through the Aseel Family Foundation Ellen funded our Little Loggers summer series, the purchase of the art center building, and our latest acquisition, the Adirondack State Theater. Her guidance helped Tupper Arts through major strategic planning and decision making. All of us at Tupper Arts will be forever indebted to Ellen for her generosity and friendship. We mourn her passing but celebrate her tremendous legacy for Tupper Lake.