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About NEWPORT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
The Newport Artist Collective holds a 501(c)(3) status, which means it is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. This designation allows the collective to operate for charitable, educational, and artistic purposes while enjoying certain tax benefits. As a 501©(3), the Newport Artist Collective can receive tax-deductible donations and grants, making it easier to support and sustain its artistic endeavors.
Newport Artists Collective is an artist and gallery-driven nonprofit organization that promotes the arts and the artist—bridging business and the arts, empowering artists, serving as a platform for new works, cultivating our creative economy, and culturally enriching our community. This mission will bring economic vitality to the town and will make Newport, RI a destination for the arts.
Board of Directors
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.
- 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.
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
List Updated May 2024
Advisory Board
- 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
Cusp Gallery
Susan Matthews
Overlap Gallery
Tamar Kern
Alloy Gallery
Sandy Nesbitt
Blink Gallery
Cory Silken
Cory Silken Photography
Lisa May
DeBlois Gallery
Didem Kokturk
Ann Hagen Webb
Eileen Pollina
Sincerely, Eileen
Ernest Jolicoeur
Salve Regina University
Felicia Touhey
Beach Studios
Hank Whitin
Artist
Jessica Hagen
Artist
Karen Roarke
Artist
ML Kirchner
Artist
Nichole Dalton
Nina Barbaresi
Artist
Susan Auriemma
Kirstin Lewis
Vitamin Sea Co Newport