who we are
THE MISSION
- To promote better access to a range of high-quality artwork.
- To raise the profile of the Arts.
- To develop events that encourage participation.
- To improve access to tourism.
- To develop skills and improve tourism jobs.
- To support and promote high-profile events boosting off-peak tourists.
- To encourage and create the climate for investment and new business.
- To improve people’s skills and employability.
- To support community regeneration and social inclusion.
- To provide cultural experiences and opportunities for the community and visitors.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Aquanetta "Ferry Godmother" Wright
- President. Executive Producer. Creative Director. Event Management Consultant. Trainer. Motivational Speaker. Master Connector.
- President of Ferry Godmother Productions (FGP), a company NY MWBE-certified in event production, marketing, and advertising.
- Works with want-to-be women entrepreneurs and start-ups.
- Facilitates workshops that teach church leaders how to grow their congregation.
- Has a long history of involvement with regional politics; has been appointed to a number of City of Newburgh Commissions, including Board of Ethics Chairperson and Charter Revision Commission.
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New York State 30% requirement to MWBE certified businesses. Host a concert or major event with entertainment and production costs reimbursement
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Timeline
June
- Open River Art Emporium (RAE)
December
- First Ferry Godmother Christmas Caroling Series, a 5-day event for community members to sing to the ferry riders as they disembark.
July
- First show of Newburgh Jazz Series. Wednesday showcased ensembles and Thursday’s featured big bands
April
- Newburgh Jazz-a-Thon, 6 hours of continual music at the Newburgh-Beacon ferry landing, at the Newburgh waterfront.
July
- Call is placed for creatives to make panels for the Ferry Godmother Community and Veterans Quilt.
- The “Liar”, a Ferry Godmother Meet and Greet is introduced.
June
- Ali Jackson of Lincoln Center is featured at the Newburgh Jazz Series
July
- Newburgh Gospel Series is introduced.
- “Senior Day” and “Veteran’s Day” themes are introduced to the Newburgh Jazz Series.
August
- Newburgh Pop, Rock, & Doowop Series is introduced.
August
- Ferry Godmother is asked to move productions away from the Newburgh waterfront.
- Ferry Godmother announces its last concert in Newburgh.
September
- Eddie Diana relocates the Newburgh Jazz Series and Newburgh Pop, Rock & Doowop Series to the Arboretum in Thomas Bull Memorial Park.
November
- Ferry Godmother Christmas Caroling Series is renamed.
March
- Press conference and sponsor mixer introduce the Highland Pop, Rock & Doowop Series.
July
- Newburgh Pop, Rock & Doowop Series is held in its new home for the first time.
- Newburgh Jazz Series is held in its new home for the first time.
- Highland Pop, Rock & Doowop Series
November
- Press conference and sponsor mixer introduce the Montgomery Country & Rock-n-Roll Series.
December
- Port Jervis Pop, Rock & Doowop Series becomes a stop on the Ferry Godmother Music Circuit.
January
- Ferry Godmother Music Circuit is developed.
May
- Riverfront of the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing becomes the next stop on the Ferry Godmother Music Circuit.
July
- To reflect its new venue, the Newburgh Pop, Rock & Doowop Series is renamed the Orange Pop, Rock & Doowop Series.
August
- Hunt’s Landing Jazz Series begins.
September
- Newburgh Jazz-Go-Round is introduced.
January
- Ferry Godmother’s social media campaign increases to over 50 platforms.
February
- First Ferry Godmother Radio Show is held on Blogtalkradio.com/ferrygodmother.
March
- Ferry Godmother Book Club is introduced on Facebook.
- Ferry Godmother Photography Club is introduced on Facebook.
July
- Queen Mom Hat Day is introduced.
- Ferry Godmother Herstory is introduced.
October
- Ferry Godmother Hudson Valley CosPlay group is introduced on Facebook.
- Ferry Godmother Noble Court is introduced.
- Call is placed for creatives to make panels for the Ferry Godmother Community and Veterans Quilt.
- Daily Q&As begin on Facebook.
- Ferry Godmother Meet and Greet is introduced.
June
- “Ferry Godmother Presents” event is held at Storm King Art Center
July
- Newburgh Gospel Series begins on the Newburgh waterfront.
August
- Alexis P. Suter Ministers of Sound perform at the People’s Park.
June
- African American Heritage Music Series is introduced.
August
- Newburgh Jewish Music Series debuts at the People’s Park.
- Special sponsor event on the private rooftop of the Yellow Bird. It is relocated to Calabash Restaurant due to weather.
October
- Celebrating Grandparents Day is introduced.
July
- Archival Zoom party of Newburgh Jazz Series 2007.
December
- Ferry Godmother Christmas Caroling 2020 on Zoom with special guests Anthony and Tamara Stewart.
January
- Ferry Godmother Gaming World is introduced.
July
- All concerts this year was held online by invitation only for our sponsors and dedicated attendees.
April
- Introduction of Magic Feet compression socks, buy one-gift one for first responders.
December
Ferry Godmother Christmas Caroling – LIve concert was held online by invitation only for our sponsors and dedicated. attendees.
All concerts this year was held online by invitation only for our sponsors and dedicated attendees. Due to Covid19 and the need to pivot and re-envision and reinvent Ferry Godmother Productions. Today we are producing 2D, 3D and illustration mini-series and video game for small and mid-size businesses looking for a way to grow their business.
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other programs and Services
Waterfront Concerts
AS WE STAND ON THE SHOULDER OF ANCESTORS
Each year the Ferry Godmother Music Series is opened with African drumming and dancing.
