Representatives from the Mass Cultural Council discuss how select boards can support arts and culture initiatives and advance economic development in their communities, while local officials from Orleans and Carlisle present local case studies. Recommended audience: select board members

• Culture Builds Community – Mass Cultural Council presentation (7M PDF)

Speakers:
From the Mass Cultural Council:
Cheyenne Cohn-Postell, Community Initiative Program Officer
Sommers Smith, Community Initiative Program Officer
Carolyn Cole, Special Projects Manager for Advancement
Lisa Simmons, Community Initiative Program Manager
From communities:
Andrea Shaw Read, Select Board, Orleans
Thomas DeSiervo, Director of Recreation, Culture and Community Events, Orleans
Amanda Converse, Economic Development Coordinator/PIO, Orleans
Kate Reid, Select Board Member, Carlisle