The Board
The Jamestown Arts Center is a non-profit organization begun by Kate Petrie, Elizabeth Congdon, Dori Hirsch, Jocelyn Donahue, Barbara Hutchison and Jane Mitchell. We believe that our island needs and can support an arts center.We have committed ourselves to making the Jamestown Arts Center a reality. Together we bring the essential skills to achieving our goals. We greet the challenges that this large scoped and multi-facetted project presents with enthusiasm and optimism. click here to see the biographies of the board members.
Officers:
President: Kate Petrie
Vice President: Elizabeth Congdon
Secretary: Jocelyn Donaghue
Treasurer: Anne Livingston
We are very pleased to announce Lisa Randall as our Executive Director
Current Board Members:
Diane Grippi
Mary Beth Murphy
Vivi Valentine
Advisory Board:
Ann Biddle
Peter Diepenbroch
BJ Dupre
Wooley and Art Dutton
Owen and Younny Long
Sarah and Craig Richardson
Didi Suydam
Tom Swift
Pat Tuff
Don Wineberg
Kay Worden
James Wright
Our Plan
We see JAC becoming a self-sustaining successful business. With the help of benefactors and Rhode Island grant agencies, JAC can provide high level and low cost arts programs for the whole community.JAC will be a centrally located facility. Our long range plan is to purchase a property in town which will be large enough to include painting, photography and ceramic studios, a dance/yoga studio, theater/music rehearsal space, writing and music classrooms, and a gallery. Ideally we seek a property with land for an open air stage, sculpture garden, children's summer camp, and fundraising/rentable event space.
Our Inspiration
Jamestown's art community is strong and vibrant. Artists of all disciplines live here, working independently or participating in the many arts organizations on island. We believe this spirit deserves to be represented and nurtured by creating a place to gather, learn and share.By uniting the arts community we may better serve individuals, families and groups. Professional artists will have a home to exhibit, perform, teach, mentor and participate in outreach programs. Amateur adult art lovers will find a wide range of classes available in an accessible, encouraging environment. Teens will have opportunities to learn, intern, volunteer, as they explore challenging arts experiences. Lower and middle school children will find classes for their blossoming talents. Preschoolers will enjoy discovering the world of art in a warm on island classroom (scheduled during classes for parents from yoga to painting!).