City Arts Nashua

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City Arts Nashua [1] is a non-profit organization made up of visual and performing artists, writers, business leaders and arts consumers committed to promoting Greater Nashua, New Hampshire's [2] artistic and cultural community.

[edit] Mission

City Arts Nashua's mission is to promote Greater Nashua's artistic and cultural community, including visual arts, theater arts, musicians, and writers, with the goal of increasing awareness and building an expanded audience. City Arts Nashua's objective is to act as a catalyst to help the arts thrive and to promote cooperation, coordination and common ground for artists, arts organizations and audiences.

CAN believes that it is most effective in providing support by fostering an environment of "cultural self-sufficiency". It is in this spirit that we provide the kinds of resources that can be used and duplicated by the artist/organization without having to rely on CAN for execution such as fundraising assistance, providing guidance for writing grants and developing marketing materials.

CAN maintains an office at 92 Main Street in Nashua that can be used as a meeting place and resource center for a variety of artists and arts organizations depending on availability.

City Arts Nashua is also oversees and is in charge of "Art Walk Nashua". Art Walk Nashua gives new and repeat visitors alike the chance to explore something new in Downtown and the Millyard. Whether it’s fine arts and crafts, artist demonstrations, or historic architecture, visitors will delight that Nashua’s galleries and studios have something for everyone!

- Artist's Receptions - Art & Craft Demonstrations - Live Entertainment

[edit] Board of Directors

Joe Cartier Joe is a Financial Consultant with A.G.Edwards and Sons, in Nashua. He and his family are 20 year residents of Nashua. Joe is a past trustee of the Nashua Symphony and has a broad background in financial planning including extensive experience in higher education fundraising, planned giving and capital campaign management .

Nancy Ferrier - Treasurer Nancy is currently an accountant for the Boston Museum of Science, and is also the director of the Chimera Gallery in downtown Nashua. Nancy brings experience in a variety of business functions, both for-profit and non-profit, from day to day operations to marketing, and from working with grants funds to management of retail operations.

Laurie Goodman Laurie is responsible for booking and publicity for the Simple Gifts Coffee House in Nashua. Previously she worked as an Area Marketing Manager for Borders, Inc., with responsibility for all aspects of events, promotions, and public relations for book and music stores in NH, VT, and NY. She is currently finishing a B.A. in Communication Arts at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in May 2007.

Roy Goodman Roy is a published poet, and is on the Simple Gifts Coffee House team. He has a BA in Liberal Arts from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Marjorie Bollinger Hogan - Secretary Marjorie has a Master of Music in Applied Flute from the Hartt School at University of Hartford and a BA in Music from University of South Florida. Marjorie has performed with numerous area orchestras and chamber ensembles and is currently Principal Flute of the Merrimack Valley Symphony. Marjorie is also the Music Director of the Merrimack Valley Flute Choir and teaches flute lessons in Nashua.

Sue Hurwitz Sue is a founding member of the chamber group Resonance, and the flute ensemble, Lilly. She has been a vocal soloist with the Actorsinger's Chorus, and a flute soloist with the Souhegan Valley Chorus, at A Taste of the Arts, and at the Museum of Fine Arts, among many others. Sue is a Special Education Teacher, whose ultimate goal is to be a Music Therapist.

Adelle Leiblein Adelle is a poet, artist, and owner of Writing/ARTS Studio Gallery in Nashua's millyard district. She has taught at the Worcester Art Museum, the Decordova Museum, the N.H. Institute of Art, and in private workshops and institutes around the country. Her work has been published in literary magazines and journals, and she received an individual artists' fellowship in poetry from the State of Colorado. Adelle holds a Master's Degree in Writing from the Creative Writing Program at Boston University.

Jay Minkarah - Vice President Jay currently serves as Economic Director for the City of Manchester. Jay's educational background is in urban planning and law, and he is an active member of the New Hampshire Bar, although he does not choose to currently practice law. Jay is also on the Board of Trustees for the Nashua Symphony Association, the Hunt Building Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors for Yellow Taxi Productions.

Michele Mortensen Michele is the Development Advisor for the Andover Chamber Music Series in Andover, Massachusetts and the former Acting Executive Director of City Arts Nashua. She holds a Bachelor's degree in music from UMass Lowell, and a Master's in Arts Administration from Goucher College. A former professional musician and educator, she has over twenty years experience in non-profit management.

Jamie Pusateri Jamie is the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for Merrimack Repertory Theatre.

Liz Racioppi - President Liz is co-owner of the Elizabeth Grady Skin Care salon located in Tyngsboro, MA. She is committed to community enrichment, and has volunteered extensively in numerous charities including the Nashua chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Nashua Soup Kitchen, and the Mass Audubon Society. Liz has a BA in Business Management from Boston University.

[edit] Executive Director (Nov 2006 - Nov 2007)

Sid Ceaser Sid graduated from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2004 with a BFA in Fine Art Photography. His work is represented by in Concord McGowan Fine Artand has been exhibited throughout the Northeast including the AAF Contemporary Art Exhibition in NYC and the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy. Sid owns Ceaser Fine Art Photography at 99 Factory Street. Active in the community, last spring he held a charity art sale featuring over 30 artists and over 60 works, the proceeds of which went to the Nashua Soup Kitchen. In November of 2007 the Grant Funding that provided City Arts Nashua the salaried part time position for Executive Director was denied and the position was dissolved.