Arts Council

The Arts Council was created by Resolution 2004-7 and serves the purpose of fostering community appreciation and involvement in visual and performing arts. The council will provide a wide range of programming, services, support and cultural education for the Town. The Council is comprised of not less than 5 nor more than 8 residents with similar interests in the arts. Terms expire annually on January 31. The current membership is as follows:

Charles Lipuma (chairman), Becky Hilstad, Bill Blizard, Mary Johnson, Judy Perry, Linda Morganstein, Arie De Zanger, Robert Hill and Judy Chitwood.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES the council provides a variety of functions:

• Preparation and distribution of a "Who's Who" list of members of the Kiawah community directly involved in the arts.
• Developing and maintaining a list of volunteer for events and potential facilities.
• Preparation, distribution and analysis of an Assessment Questionnaire.
• Developing relationships with local, state, regional and national arts organizations.
• Developing relationships with schools, businesses and other organizations supporting the arts.
• Plan and implement an Arts Calendar and make such information readily available throughout the community.
• Make recommendations to the Town council on a yearly events budget, methods of funding and any other matters as the Town Council may direct.