Arts & Cultural Commission
About the Arts & Cultural Commission
Our mission is to preserve the cultural identity of Portsmouth and to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible arts and culture
community. We are doing this by enacting the Portsmouth 2023 Cultural plan, our guiding pillars are as follows:
- Resources - Find arts & culture opportunities aligned with broader community goals
- DEIA - Create an arts & culture environment that welcomes & supports all people
- Communication - Ensure that local artists & arts orgs are connected to City & community leaders
- Education - Encourage & increase involvement in arts education for community
- Preservation -Support funding & education for historic preservation initiatives
Contact the Co-Chairs & Staff Liaison
Use this form to contact the Co-Chairs and the Staff Liaison.
Members
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| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Linnea Grim, Strawbery Banke Museum | Co-chair |
| Emma Stratton, Portsmouth Historical Society | Co-chair |
| Ken Goldman, artist | Vice Chair |
| Jeffrey Cooper, artist | Secretary |
| Kate Cook | City Council Liaison |
| Genevieve Aichele, artist | |
| Jessica Dickey, artist | |
| Jason Goodrich, citizen | |
| Eli Kaynor, PMAC | |
| Theresa MacDowell, citizen | |
| Courtney Perkins, Prescott Park Arts Festival | |
| Karen Rosania, artist | |
| Catherine Saarela, citizen | |
| Sean Clancy | City Staff Liaison |
About the Commission Members
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