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About Arts Council Nelson (ACN)

2011 marks 42 years of Arts Council Nelson contributions within the region.

Originally set up as the Nelson Provincial Arts Council (NPAC) view further information on the history here .

Arts Council Nelson (ACN) is governed by an Executive Committee elected at its Annual General Meeting in October. Up to 12 members are nominated from the wider community; they are joined by appointed representatives from both Nelson City and Tasman District Councils.

The Executive exercises a duty of care for the organisation, its Mission Statement and its philosophy and practice in the Nelson community.

Arts Council Nelson welcomes enquiries from people who are keen to have an input into the arts in Nelson and may be interested in joining the Executive, please contact us if you would like to find out more about becoming involved.


Current ACN Executive.

Emily Bolton
(Community)

Emily Bolton is an Arts Tutor working with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. She has previous experience with community art centres and is hugely interested in making the arts accessible for minority groups.

 

John Brydon
(Community)
(Treasurer)

 

Daniel Campbell McDonald (Chair)
(Community)

 

Jo Kinross
(Community)

Mike Ward
(Nelson City Council)
 

Glenys Glover
(Tasman District Council)


Veronica Martin (Community)

Douglas Hampsen- Kelaher (Community)