Sean Conklin, assistant curator and museum educator of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, was recently presented the 2023 Program of the Year award at the Tri-County Arts Council's annual Celebration of the Arts. 

Conklin received an award and special commendations from New York State Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, State Senator George M. Borrello, and U.S. Congressman Nick Langworthy for the Artistic Explorers program he designed and manages at the Quick Center. 

Conklin was also nominated for the 2023 Distinguished Artist of the Year award.