Committees & Members

Communications Committee

• identifies and pursues new/alternative ways to get the word out about the SAA
• produces and distributes marketing materials, newsletters, etc
• writes and distributes press releases

Katie Hutchison

James Goncalves
Sarah Winifred Searle

Development Committee

• researches and writes grants
• solicits cash & in-kind donations
• identifies and pursues sponsorship & other fundraising opportunities

Guenevere Blanchard, Co-Chair

BJ Larson, Co-Chair

Education Committee

• arranges and oversees demonstrations, lectures, workshops, etc.
• coordinates with Events Committee to develop event-specific educational programming & materials

Events Committee

• plans and executes all exhibitions & screenings
• plans and executes all performing arts events (music, dance, theater, etc.)
• plans and executes all literary events (readings, storytelling, etc.)
• plans and executes all special events (e.g., Open Studios.)
  

IT Committee

• administers Wild Apricot (our membership management system)
• plans for, manages, and documents our IT infrastructure
• SAA-related technical assistance & training to Board & Committee members
• works with committees to assess the IT needs of our programs & activities
  

Membership Committee

• processes new applications & renewals
• recruits new members
• works with other committees to recruit & coordinate volunteers

Retail Committee

• collects demographic data on visitors
• develops procedures & policies for retail operations
• manages & maintains gallery space
• trains gallery/shop volunteers