Mission Statement
SHAC is a volunteer nonprofit
organization whose mission is to enrich the cultural fabric of Shaker
Heights by establishing the arts as a vibrant and integral part of the
community. Our purpose is best described as "building the community
through the arts and building the arts through the community."
History
The inspiration for what was to become the Shaker
Arts Council was a discussion
in 2002 among Mayor Judy Rawson, staff, and City Council
members
Jan Devereaux and Brian Parker. They were looking at ways to involve
citizens
in creating citywide events which would bring Shaker residents out of
their
homes to avail themselves of the services Shaker has to offer. Community
activists
Jan Thrope and Bettyanne Green were brought in to discuss planning some
public
cultural events, which spurred brainstorming about a citizen-directed
effort
to coordinate the arts and culture resources which exist in Shaker
Heights.
Shaker Arts Council offers a range of opportunities to artists and art
lovers
to get involved in your own backyard – window displays, performance
events,
rotating art exhibit, advocacy for the arts in the region, resource
directory
and networking events.
Shaker Arts Council is funded primarily by private donors,
local
grants and corporate sponsorships
Board of Directors
Betty Anne Green, Founding Director
Leslye Arian, President
Sally Levine, First Vice President
Marge Zellmer, Second Vice President
Sue Sloan, Treasurer
Jeff Posner, Secretary
Gwen Chapman
Kevin Crowe
Scott Hamilton
Caydie Heller
Carolyn Jack
Peter Lawson Jones
Sharyn Lowencamp
Joe Romano
Marcia Romano
Jim Simler
Ex Officio: Liz Schorgl
City Liasion; Kelly Baker
AhA!
Jim Simler, Chair
Lecture Way Public Art Bike Tour
Ellen Frank, Chair
Sally Levine
Shaker Art and Music Festival
Leslye Arian, Chair
Ellen Brown, Volunteers
Gwen Chapman, Ludlow Association Liasion
Quata Tucker, Music and Stage Coordinator
City Liasion: Vicki Blank
Art Gallery
Susie Zimmer, Chair
Artist Directory
George Woideck, Chair
Membership
Marge Zellmer, Chair
Mailing Committee
Sharyn Lowencamp
