Marc Courtade
Executive Director. I have the privilege of overseeing all phases of the Huntington Arts Council. My background and experience reflect my life-long passion for the arts, and I am delighted to be a part of a team of talented and dedicated individuals. The arts enrich lives and give a soul to their communities. Please, join me and the HAC as advocates for the arts to continue to ensure that they survive and thrive. Email
Kieran Johnson
Business Manager. My role is to keep the business of the Huntington Arts Council running seamlessly. As a not for profit, cultural institution, we have a wide variety of elements that make up the operations of our organization. My background in both arts administration and as a fine artists have given me the perspective and experience to feel very much at home. 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
Janna Strand
Working as Development Director at HAC allows me to combine my years of non-profit management experience championing for causes about which I am passionate and raising attendance, awareness and money, with my personal love for theatre, music and the arts. I am so excited to be working in an organization on Long Island that enriches lives through visual and performing arts. 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
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