Marc Courtade
Executive Director. I oversee day to day operations at Huntington Arts Council to offer services and programs for artists, arts organizations and the LI community. My background and experience reflect my life-long passion for the arts, and I am delighted to utilize this as part of a team of talented and dedicated individuals. The arts enrich lives and give a soul to our communities. Please continue to join me in advocating for the arts to ensure that they survive and thrive. . Email
Sarah McCann
As the Business Manager, my role consists of maintaining the financial information and general business operations of HAC. This role allows me to indulge in my passion for the arts as well as my arts administration experience. Email
Kieran Johnson
As the Director of Community Partnerships and Development my focus is on cultivating collaborative relationships with Long Island residents, businesses, and organizations. My background in both arts administration and as a fine artist, have given me the personal perspective and experience to know how valuable these connections can be to the prosperity of arts and culture in our communities. Email
John Chicherio
Performing Arts Director. The annual Summer Arts Festival produced by the Town of Huntington and presented by the Huntington Arts Council is my principal domain. Finding great music of all genres, dazzling dance and thrilling theatre for the Chapin Rainbow Stage is my primary mission! Email
Maureen H. Starr
As Director of Public Relations & Marketing I tap into my diverse communications background to build our brand and promote who we are and what we do. Developing our relationships with the media, community, HAC members and partners is at the core of my job. I work on engaging our “conversation” through a combined use of our website, Arts Cultural News and social media. Anytime you would like to “talk” about the HAC and our events or programs I’d love to hear from you. Email
Emily Dowd
As the Grants for the Arts Coordinator I am the primary liaison for NYSCA’s (New York State Council on the Arts) Long Island Decentralization regrant program. I am here to facilitate the application process in service to our larger mission of fostering the arts on Long Island. Feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions about Grants for the Arts. Email
Steven Prestia
Grants for the Arts Assistant Steven Prestia is a Senior Arts management BFA/MBA major, general arts concentration at LIU Post and a recent Huntington Arts Council intern. Steven will be assisting on all projects associated with NYSCA’s (New York State Council on the Arts) Long Island Decentralization regrant program. Feel free to contact him if you have questions about Grants for the Arts. Email
Regina Van Bell
As Arts-In-Education Coordinator I have the pleasure of coordinating the Huntington Arts Council’s long-standing education program, JOURNEY. This multi-cultural arts-in-education program fosters the appreciation of cultural diversity through the arts. Feel free to contact me for consultations, lending JOURNEY chests, professional development opportunities and cultural artist’s bookings.Email
Rachel M. Kalina
I bring more than a decade of editorial experience to my role as Public Relations Associate. Through social media, I encourage everyone to get involved in the exciting events HAC offers year round. I love interacting with artists via HAC’s Instagram and meeting them at the gallery! As a silversmith by craft, I recognize the value in having a supportive arts community. Please get in touch to list an event or art opportunity in our online calendar or Arts Cultural News. Email