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Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts & Culture Committee seeks to help chamber members discover the power of arts and culture in the community and its vital role in the local and regional economy. The committee advocates for artists and arts organizations in our municipalities, business ecosystem, and broader cultural context.

John Rufo's Headshot

JOHN RUFO

Co-Chair
John Rufo Studio

Emily O'Neil

EMILY O'NEIL

Co-Chair
New Art Center

Michael Bailit's Headshot

MICHAEL BAILIT

Needham Community Theater

Marianne Cooley

MARIANNE COOLEY

Wellesley College

Hillary Drew's Headshot

HILLARY DREW

Wellesley Theater Project

 

Darren Farrington

DARREN FARRINGTON

The Mosesian Center for the Arts

Gloria Garvis' Headshot

GLORIA GAVRIS

Newton Community Pride

Gloria Greis' Headshot

GLORIA GREIS

Needam History Center & Museum

Adrienne-Hartzell-Knudsen

ADRIENNE HARTZELL KNUDSON

Newton Cultural Alliance

 

James Hearsum's Headshot

JAMES HEARSUM

Massachusetts Horticultural Society

 

Liz Helfer Headshot

LIZ HELFER

City of Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee

Gillian Isabelle

GILLIAN ISABELLE

Charles River Chamber

Meryl Kessler's Headshot

MERYL KESSLER

Newton Community Pride

Sandra Rizkallah's Headshot

SANDRA RIZKALLAH

Plugged In Band

Semente's Headshot

SEMENTE

Davis Museum

Matthew Stephens Headshot

MATTHEW STEPHENS

Mount Auburn Cemetery