Clone of Arts and Culture Advisory Commission

The Exeter Select Board is currently accepting applications for the Arts & Culture Commission.  Please find the application file below.  Return the application to Pam McElroy at the Town Managers Office either by mail to Town Manager, 10 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833 or by email to pmcelroy@exeternh.gov.

Mission: 

The Town of Exeter Arts & Culture Advisory Commission is committed to supporting, encouraging and publicly recognizing the exceptional and vibrant arts community of Exeter, New Hampshire.  Promotion of Exeter's artistic and cultural community will enhance an appreciation and awareness of arts and culture in the community through increased dialogue and participation of citizens.  Integration of arts and culture will improve the physical, social, economic and educational aspects of our community.  Promoting arts and culture is essential to continued prosperity.

Committee Charge: 

Purposes of the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee are as follows:

1. Study, consider and recommend to the Select Board general policies for the arts in Exeter, NH

2. Develop and promote programs, forums, exhibits that highlight the talent and active art related venue currently existing in Exeter, NH

3. Distinguish the identity of Exeter's cultural brand and arts viability for residents and visitors

4. Centralize networks and venues within the community

5. Integrate culture into educational, recreational and social activities

6. Strategic promotion of Exeter's art and culture

7. Utilize arts and culture to produce additional economic opportunities and evolve the community in a more sustainable way

8. The efforts of this commission include informing residents and visitors of all the various arts-related businesses, organizations, non-profits and annual events.  Establish a communication plan to coordinate and engage with the community.

9. Serve as liaison with the Parks & Recreation Department who continue to process Town event requests

The Select Board hereby establishes a twelve (12) person Arts & Culture Advisory Commission consisting of the following members:

1 member of the Select Board (non-voting)

9 at large members and 2 alternate members (appointed by the Select Board)

At large members shall serve 3-year staggered terms.  Initial appointment shall be made for 1, 2 and 3-year terms and thereafter be a 3-year term.

The Commission meets on the _____ of each month.  The public is encouraged to attend.

Adopted by the Select Board _____________________