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Arts Commission Information and Members


The Raleigh Arts Commission, established in 1977 as the official advisory body and advocate for the arts to the Raleigh City Council, proudly holds the distinction of being the first municipal arts commission created in North Carolina.  Serving as the leading force to champion the arts with Raleigh citizens and their representatives, the Commission’s myriad activities foster, support, and promote the arts in the Capital City.


Meeting Dates
Arts Commission meetings are held in Room 305 of the Municipal Building at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.  The 2009 meetings are listed below:


January 13

February 10

March 10

April 14

May 12

June 9

July 14

August 11

September 8

October 13

November 10

December 8

 

Members:

Clyde Lundy (McFarlane)

919-787-0186
10/2/08 - 10/2/10

Ann Tharrington

919-755-0932
4/19/07 - 4/18/09

Beth Yerxa  (Isley)
919-787-3876
11/19/05 - 11/18/10

Lee Tripi (Taliaferro)
919-846-9402; 919-788-8885
2/4/04 - 2/3/10

Brian Shawcroft (Meeker)
919-859-8172

2/18/04 - 3/31/10

Lionel Randolph (West)
919-829-9486; 919-807-2211
5/19/04 - 9/18/10

Brian Starkey, Chair (Crowder)
919-834-8086
6/2/04 - 6/1/10

Lou Johanson (Taliaferro)
919-782-9510
9/6/04 - 9/5/08

Laura Raynor (Kekas/Isley)
919-782-6594
3/2/07 - 3/1/09

Karen Ridout (Kekas)
919-781-2071
12/6/05 - 12/6/09

Jim Baldwin

919-227-5518

4/1/08 - 3/31/10

Patricia Perry

919-231-9652

4/1/08 - 3/31/10

Bob Rankin

919-787-9653

4/1/08 - 3/31/10

Wendy Kesterson

919-806-0706

Richard Ruggero

919-839-2040

 


For More Information Contact:
June Guralnick
Arts Commission, Executive Director
City Manager Department
222 West Hargett Street, Room 504
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4685

Carol S. Mallette
Arts Commission, Administrative Assistant
City Manager Department
222 West Hargett Street, Room 504
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4684

Belva Parker
Arts Program Coordinator
City Manager Department
222 West Hargett, Suite 504
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4683