WHO WE ARE
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Mission Statement
The Surry Arts Council provides opportunities for everyone in our community to have high-quality experiences in performing and visual arts, while ensuring continuity through financially responsible leadership.
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Vision Statement
The arts are a significant part of the life of our community.
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Statement of Beliefs/Core Values - The Surry Arts Council Believes that the Arts:
Provide an opportunity for people to develop their talentsEnhance the quality of lifeProvide enhanced community experiences through meaningful collaborations and partnershipsProvide a means of expression and communicationIncrease self-esteem, acceptance, and self worthFacilitate the preservation and validation of traditional art formsEnhance the cultural literacy of our communityExpand the artistic horizons of childrenImprove academic performanceContribute to economic developmentEncourage tourism
Board of Directors
Nicole Harrison
President
President
Chad Casstevens
Vice President
Vice President
Scott Needham
Secretary
Secretary
Candice Kerley
Treasurer
Treasurer
Surry Arts Council Board Members
Richard Bohart
Terri Champney (Life Member)
Mary Hauser
Tommy Hill
Scott Kniskern
Lenise Lynch
Ashley Mills
Travis Reeves
Brian Royster
Nora Santillan
Meredith Simmons
Swanson Snow (Life Member)
Emeritus Members:
Charlotte Bokesch
Teresa Lewis
Scott Lowry
Jay Williams
Surry Arts Council Staff
Executive Director
Director of Finance
Artistic/Technical Director
Director of Collections/Exhibitions
Director of Marketing
Museum/Event Manager
Robert Parks
Museum/Event Manager
Gaven Young
Museum/Event Manager (PT)
Contract & Grant Administrator (PT)
School/Events (PT)
Administratve Assistant (PT)
Ashton Young
Dance Instructor (PT)
Jamie Davis
Maintenance (PT)
Amy Hylton
Visual Arts/Dance Instructor
TAPS Instructor
Jim Vipperman
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