People on the Move: Wickford Art Association Announces New Event Coordinator
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People on the Move: Wickford Art Association Announces New Event Coordinator
New Event Coordinator for Arts Org
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Wickford Art Association has announced a new addition to their team.
"We are happy to announce that Lydia Therrien has joined us as our new Event Coordinator," said WAA. "An artist and experienced event professional, Lydia has a strong background in organizing arts and community events, making her a perfect fit for this role."
WAA continued:
She will serve as the Festival Director and oversee other fundraising events throughout the year, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to all that we do.
A heartfelt thank you to Ainslie Daly for her incredible work as Festival Director over the past few years—her dedication has been truly invaluable.
We’re grateful that Ainslie will be staying on to support Lydia during the transition.
About WAA
In 1961, a sidewalk art show was first planned in the town of Wickford, Rhode Island, an effort led by Robert MacMeehan and Pearl Marsh. The success of this show led to the establishment of the Wickford Art Festival in 1962. The first festival was so favorable that visitors and exhibitors encouraged the local artists to form an association. That year, the Wickford Art Association was founded to promote Wickford as a center for the arts as the town was a common meeting place for many South County artists.
Local artists founded the Wickford Art Association to promote Wickford by encouraging the production, exhibition and sale of works of art. Its charter members were Louise Cashman, John Huszer, Ronnie Loring, Olive MacIver, Robert MacMeehan, Gilbert Rodman and Irene Selley. In 1969 the Wickford Art Association was incorporated and granted federal 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization in 1970. In May of 1989 the Wickford Art Association Gallery at 36 Beach Street was dedicated.
Since 1962, the Wickford Art Association has produced the Wickford Art Festival, which has ranked top 10 in the country and No. 1 in New England for best art festival. It hosts up to 250 fine artists from around the world.
As the promoter of the arts, Wickford Art Association awards annual scholarships to high school seniors around the state. To date thousands have been dispersed to these deserving emerging artists.
The Wickford Art Association gallery hosts monthly exhibits, hosts lectures, demonstrations, and small concerts too. There are plenty of cutting edge and interesting classes offered, which are available to the public as well as artist-members. The gallery is open with free admission and parking.