The board and advisors of the Newport Artists Collective provide the following roles, responsibilities and duties to the organization. The board and advisors listed below meet on a regular basis to guide the organization in achieving it’s goals. NOTE: List Updated May 2024
- Curtis Speer – Chairman of the Board & President
- Tamar Russell Brown – Board member & Vice President
- Tyler Martin – Board member & Treasurer
- Asia Dent – Board member
- Wendy Loughlin – Board member
Board of Directors:
- Strategic Planning: Shape long-term vision and strategy.
- Oversight: Ensure compliance, financial stability, and ethics.
- Fundraising: Actively participate in fundraising efforts.
- Fiduciary Duty: Manage assets and resources prudently.
- Accountability: Hold executive leadership accountable.
- Risk Management: Assess risks and make informed decisions.
Advisory Boards:
- Advice and Expertise: Provide valuable advice and insights.
- Attend Meetings: Offer feedback during board meetings.
- Consultation: Educate and guide on specific topics.
- Networking: Leverage networks for donations and awareness.
- Research: Stay informed about industry trends.
| Curtis Speer, Founder
Chairman of the Board & President |
Cusp Gallery | www.cuspgallery.com |
| Susan Matthews | Overlap Gallery | www.overlapnewport.com |
| Tamar Kern | Alloy Gallery | https://www.alloygallery.com/ |
| Sandy Nesbitt | Blink Gallery | https://nesbittphoto.com/ |
| Cory Silken | Cory Silken Photography | https://www.corysilken.com/index |
| Lisa May | DeBlois Gallery | https://www.debloisgallery.com/ |
| Didem Kokturk | Spring Bull Gallery | https://springbullgallery.com/ |
| Ann Hagen Webb | Spring Bull Gallery | https://springbullgallery.com/ |
| Eileen Pollina | Sincerely, Eileen | https://www.eileengraphics.com/ |
| Ernest Jolicoeur | Salve Regina University | https://salve.edu/users/ernest-jolicoeur |
| Felicia Touhey | Beach Studios | Felicia Touhey – Artist |
| Hank Whitin | Hank Whitin Art | https://hankwhitinart.com/ |
| Jessica Hagen | Jessica Hagen Fine Art & Design | Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design |
| Karen Roarke | Art by Karen Roarke | Karen Roarke |
| ML Kirchner | ML Kirchner | https://mlkirchnerphotos.com/ |
| Nichole Dalton | Blink Gallery | https://blinkgalleryusa.com/ |
| Nina Barbaresi | Nina Barbaresi | https://www.barbaresiart.com/ |
| Susan Auriemma | Susan Auriemma | https://www.susanauriemmaphotography.com/about.html |
| Kirstin Lewis-Owner and Artist | Vitamin Sea Co Newport | www.vitaminseaconewport.com |
| Chip Leakas | http://ChipLeakas.art |
