Commission for Arts & Culture
Encouraging public appreciation of the vital contribution
of the arts to the community’s quality of life.
of the arts to the community’s quality of life.
COMMISSION FOR ARTS & CULTUREThe Commission for Arts & Culture serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on promoting, encouraging, and increasing support for artistic and cultural assets, integrating arts and culture into community life, and showcasing Rochester as a regional tourist destination for the arts. The commission meets on the third Thursday of January and May at 7pm in the Rochester City Hall Chamber Boardroom. The commission also meets after the Rochester Arts Awards in August.
The purpose of this commission is to implement the “Arts and Cultural Resources Master Plan” by: Encouraging public appreciation of the vital contribution of the arts and culture to the community’s quality of life; Promoting community engagement with the arts and culture; Fostering pride in the artistic and cultural accomplishments of the past and present; Safeguarding the artistic and cultural heritage of the City; Cultivating the aesthetic, artistic, and cultural appeal of Rochester to residents, businesses, artists, visitors, shoppers, and other interested parties; Increasing community and economic development, including tourism, through promotion of the creative economy. |
What we doThe Commission for Arts & Culture is an appointed group of artists, writers, and residents working together to further the advancement of the arts in Rochester, NH.
The commission manages an extensive online database of arts-related businesses, organizations, and groups. Categories include: Arts & Entertainment, Dining & Lodging, Outdoor Recreation, and Specialty. The public is encouraged to nominate new entries. Businesses, organizations, and groups submitted must contribute to the arts and positively represent the City of Rochester. Entries are accepted at the discretion of the commission. Once a year the commission celebrates the annual Rochester Arts Awards recognizing individuals that have contributed significantly to the arts. Guests and honorees gather at the Governors Inn for a small reception where certificates of excellence are presented. |
Members
Matt Wyatt Chair, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts/Rochester Opera House;
Elaine M. Lauterborn, Rochester City Council
Amy Regan, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts
Michelle Mears, City Liaison;
Katie Hogan O'Connor, Poet Laureate
Liz Tonkins-Agea, Granite State Choral Society
Elaine M. Lauterborn, Rochester City Council
Amy Regan, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts
Michelle Mears, City Liaison;
Katie Hogan O'Connor, Poet Laureate
Liz Tonkins-Agea, Granite State Choral Society
Meeting Dates
August 13 (awards)
November 15
February 21
May 16
November 15
February 21
May 16