About the North Kingstown Arts Council

In 1983, the North Kingstown Town Council created the Arts Council for the purpose of sponsoring and supporting arts and culture programs in our community.  Today, the Arts Council is a strong, highly visible organization that holds a prominent place in the life of North Kingstown.

The Arts Council is comprised of 13 volunteer members who are appointed to two year terms by the North Kingstown Town Council.  The Arts Council meets on the second Wednesday of every month.  The meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room.  The meeting dates, agenda, and minutes are available on the North Kingstown town website.  Click here for that information.  

The Mission of the North Kingstown Arts Council

• To promote, encourage, and support the performing and visual arts while developing public awareness and interest in various art forms;
• To appreciate, preserve, and share the history and heritage of North Kingstown and its ethnic diversities;
• To integrate the arts throughout the community and offer oppportunity to all who want to participate in arts programs.

 Current Members of the North Kingstown Arts Council

• Michele Bednarick
• Melissa Devine
• Pam Galli
• Anthony Giarrusso
• Susan McCarthy
• Lillian Patterson (Secretary)   
• Patience Peck                                       
• Carolyn Prescott
• Fran Quinlan
• Geoffrey Skog
• Doug Somers 
• Jemel Spence
• Lori Viner (Chair)
  
• Anthony Miccolis, Jr  (Town Council Representative, Ex-Officio)
• Al Southwick (Recreation/Leisure Services Director, Ex-Officio)