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About<\/h1><\/span>
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Our Mission<\/h2><\/span>
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The Saint John Arts Centre advances the culture and economy of greater Saint John by providing critical infrastructure for the growth and development of the arts. By incubating and developing talent, the Arts Centre strengthens our community by fostering connections and collaboration, locally and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our History<\/h2><\/span>
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The Saint John Arts Centre opened in 2002, driven by a group of volunteers who sought to reopen the historic Carnegie Building as a multidisciplinary venue for the arts. The Arts Centre is dedicated to serving the community through arts, educational and cultural programming accessible to all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Staff<\/h2><\/span>
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Andrew Kierstead<\/h3><\/span>
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Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Carol O\u2019Brien Boucher<\/h3><\/span>
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Business Administrator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kelly Cunningham<\/h3><\/span>
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Promotions & Events Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Maggie Higgins<\/h3><\/span>
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Education & Outreach Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Larry Morin<\/h3><\/span>
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Maintenance Supervisor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ella Christison<\/h3><\/span>
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Arts Administrator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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B<\/span>oard of Directors<\/h2><\/span>
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Kate Wallace<\/h3><\/span>
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Chair<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Kate Wallace\u2019s writing about art has been recognized with a National Newspaper Award and Atlantic Journalism Awards. A former arts reporter for the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, she established her freelance writing practice in 2016. Prior to that, Kate was executive director of ArtsLink NB, a provincial organization for professional artists.<\/p>\n

A dynamic storyteller, Kate\u2019s work spans print journalism, brand storytelling and film and TV. She has written scripts for nationally-aired documentaries and international TV series. Her work has been published in Canadian Art, Canadian Geographic, East Coast Living and The Maritime Edit.<\/p>\n

Kate has a Bachelor of Arts degree (Anthropology) from McGill University, and a Graduate Diploma of Journalism from Concordia University. In 2014, Kate was named by 21 Inc. as one of New Brunswick\u2019s emerging leaders for the 21st century. She lives in Rothesay, N.B.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Kay Gillis<\/h3><\/span>
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Vice-Chair<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Nicholas Deslongchamps<\/h3><\/span>
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Treasurer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kelsey Ingersoll<\/h3><\/span>
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Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Helen Shideler<\/h3><\/span>
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Secretary <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kathy Grant<\/h3><\/span>
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Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hal Dallon<\/h3><\/span>
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Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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David Baxter<\/h3><\/span>
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Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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