Dunellen Arts and Culture Commission

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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:
  Commissioner
Resident/Business
Term Ends
  Maryanne Myers - Chair
Dunellen Resident/President 
12/31/2025
  Elizabeth Lopez-Velez
Dunellen  Resident
12/31/2026
  Robin Walker
Dunellen Resident
12/31/2026
  Heidi Heleniak
Dunellen Resident
12/31/2026
  Shronda Wise-Schimpf - Vice Chair
Dunellen Resident
12/31/2023
  Silvia Switzer - Treasurer 
Dunellen Resident
12/31/2024
  Cathleen Harada
Dunellen Resident
12/31/2026
  Margaret Lockwood - Secretary 
Business Member
12/31/2024
  Vacant
Dunellen Business

Daniel Cole Sigmon
Council
Annually


MEETINGS FOR 2023:
 
Jan 9th
Feb 13th
March 6th 
April 10th
May 8th
June12th
Sept 11th
Oct 10th 
Nov 13th
Dec 11th

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Wednesday, August 9 is the registration deadline for DACC's Teen Art Camp
Register for DACC's Teen Art Camp with Melissa Tapia and help create Dunellen's first multi-panel mural. Open to all levels of experience. For ages 13-17. $40/week.

Camp runs weekdays from August 14-25 from 1-3PM at the Dunellen Senior Center. Sign up for one week or two. Register at  www.dunellenparksandrecreation.com . Click Programs and follow the prompts. 

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