Board and Advisors

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