Aimee Taberner, Assistant Director for Academic Administration, Havard Univesity Graduate School of Design, and Carla Dorato, owner of The Artful Hand Gallery in Arlington Center, are our new CultureComm members. We warmly welcome them as CultureComm begins its second year.
Advocating for the arts and culture in Arlington MA
We need YOU!
The Arlington Cultural Commission is seeking new members. Add your voice and creativity to help Arlington grow as an arts and culture destination.
What’s involved?
Meetings are once per month, the first Thursday, from 7:30 to 9 pm.
What’s in it for me?
Help shape the future and make Arlington shine as a town that values its artists and recognizes the importance of arts and culture for a healthy community. Plus, you’ll be connecting with like-minded individuals and learning a lot about arts administration. New friends, new connections, and personal growth.
How do I apply?
Send your resume and a letter of interest to Adam Chapdelaine, Town Manager, c/o Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington MA 02476, no later than December 30, 2013.
Arts are Alive in Arlington!
On October 3, the Arlington Cultural Commission hosted a group of artists and arts and culture leaders in a wide-ranging discussion led by Rose Austin, Arlington resident and former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. We’ve made available the PDF of her inspiring presentation.
The evening focused on the many varied resources in our community, including business districts, historic sites, and our vibrant arts and culture offerings.
Takeaways included the need for:
- a shared events calendar
- centralized publicity
- a position of “Arts and Culture Liaison”.
We’ll keep you posted about how Arlington might harness the momentum of our combined efforts to leverage resources.
Our mission statement and who we are
The mission of the Arlington Cultural Commission is to serve as a vocal, strong, and visible advocate for arts and culture in Arlington, to advise to the Board of Selectmen regarding all matters of a cultural or artistic nature, and to preserve and increase the cultural and artistic resources and opportunities in the Town.
Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine appointed volunteers to form the ACC in January of 2013. They currently include Adria Arch, David Ardito, Roly Chaput, Barbara Costa, Nora Mann, and Stephanie Marlin-Curiel.
Meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday, 7:30 to 9 pm, in the first floor conference room of the Arlington Senior Center. The meetings are open and the public may attend.
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