Meeting Dates TBD

Chair: Karen Ristuben

Staff Liaison: Colleen Murdock, Director of Community Relations

Mission: Newly formed in 2023, the Arts & Culture Initiative is a group of artists, arts and culture leaders, creative businesses, gig workers, and non-arts business leaders who want to connect with the Cape Ann creative community. Our aims include:

• Promoting connections between businesses and Cape Ann's working artist community, cultural heritage, and creative economy.
• Disseminating information regarding new opportunities for Chamber of Commerce partnerships for artists and cultural leaders
• Be inspired to creatively connect with the Chamber and its member businesses.
• Hear from communities where the arts and business sectors work collaboratively.