South Windsor Arts Commission

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COMPOSITION:  8 Members

ELECTED/APPOINTED:  Appointed

ESTABLISHED BY:  Ordinance 

YEAR:  2021

TERMS:  

SWAC consists of an 8-member panel of residents of the Town of South Windsor with education, training, or work experience related to the arts or cultural activities, demonstrated practice or other relevant qualifications in the area of arts or cultural activities. All members shall be appointed to the SWAC by the Town Council and shall include, equal, bi-partisan representation with four (4) commissioners (2 Democrat nominated and 2 Republican nominated) each for a two year term and four (4) commissioners (2 Democrat nominated and 2 Republican nominated) will serve a one year term from outset of the SWAC’s creation. Each party’s nominations must include a minimum of one individual who is unaffiliated or under other minor party affiliation. Thereafter, each commissioner will serve a two-year term upon appointment.

CURRENT MEETING SCHEDULE:  Quarterly Meetings

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES:

The role of SWAC will include, but is not limited to:   

1.    promote artistic and cultural activities and collaborations for South Windsor’s citizens;
2.    encourage arts education and appreciation;
3.    provide opportunities for artists to produce and present their work;
4.    encourage and generate community-wide participation in the development and appreciation for artistic and cultural activities within the Town of South Windsor;
5.    advocate for, and support the goals of the greater South Windsor arts community;
6.    create and enhance arts opportunities within the Town of South Windsor;
7.    create new economic opportunities for the people of South Windsor through the expansion of artistic and cultural programs and events;
8.    enhance learning opportunities in the arts for all residents through cooperation and collaboration of the various organizations associated with the arts.

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