CONTACT INFO
artsandculturecommission@dunellenborough.com
MISSION
To provide and encourage programs which afford the public greater opportunities to experience arts and culture in Dunellen.
The Arts and Culture Commission is authorized to take the following actions:
A. On behalf of the Borough of Dunellen, to encourage, conduct, sponsor or co-sponsor public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the fine and performing arts and cultural experiences of Dunellen;
B. To provide recommendations to the Mayor and Borough Council for possible borough sponsored cultural, historical and artistic endeavors and projects and to act as a representative to the community in such matters;
C. To encourage donations, grants, and other support to further expand the arts, culture and historical services and programs available to citizens of Dunellen and members of the Dunellen community;
D. To take such other actions as the Borough Mayor and Council may direct from time to time.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Members appointed to the Dunellen Arts and Culture Commission are:
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Commissioner
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Resident/Business
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Term Ends
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Maryanne Myers - Chair
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Dunellen Resident/President
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12/31/2025
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Elizabeth Lopez-Velez
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Dunellen Resident
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12/31/2026
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| Robin Walker |
Dunellen Resident
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12/31/2026
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Heidi Heleniak
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Dunellen Resident
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12/31/2026
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Shronda Wise-Schimpf - Vice Chair
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Dunellen Resident
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12/31/2023
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Silvia Switzer - Treasurer
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Dunellen Resident
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12/31/2024
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Cathleen Harada
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Dunellen Resident
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12/31/2026
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Margaret Lockwood - Secretary
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Business Member
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12/31/2024 |
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Vacant
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Dunellen Business
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Daniel Cole Sigmon
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Council
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Annually
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MEETINGS FOR 2023:
DACC’s Adult Woodshop Class: Build a Garden Bench - FULL, waiting list only
Join Dunellen High School's master woodshop teacher Mr. John Shimko for this 6 week class and learn how to build a beautiful garden bench. All skill levels are welcome. Open to Dunellen residents only. Fee: $120, includes materials. Session is on Tuesdays at 6:00-7:30 PM from April 18 to May 23 at the Dunellen High School. Must be 18 years or older to participate. More info is available at www.dunellenparksandrecreat
Jan 9th
Feb 13th
March 6th
April 10th
May 8th
June12th
Sept 11th
Oct 10th
Nov 13th
Dec 11th
DACC’s Adult Woodshop Class: Build a Garden Bench - FULL, waiting list only
Join Dunellen High School's master woodshop teacher Mr. John Shimko for this 6 week class and learn how to build a beautiful garden bench. All skill levels are welcome. Open to Dunellen residents only. Fee: $120, includes materials. Session is on Tuesdays at 6:00-7:30 PM from April 18 to May 23 at the Dunellen High School. Must be 18 years or older to participate. More info is available at www.dunellenparksandrecreat