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
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
Patty Eljaiek
As Interim Grants Associate I am assisting on the New York State Council on the Arts Long Island Regrant programs. I can be reached at the Grants for the 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) Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) 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
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. I am the Chairperson of the Town of Huntington’s Public Art Advisory Committee and Co-Chair the Huntington Chamber of Commerce’s Arts & Experience Committee. 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
Steven Prestia
As Grants for the Arts Assistant I’ll be working directly with Emily Dowd, Grants for the Arts Coordinator on all projects associated with NYSCA LI Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) program. I am a Senior Arts management BFA/MBA major, with a general arts concentration at LIU Post. 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
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