Arts & Culture Advisory Council

The Ulster County Arts and Culture Advisory Council is a seven-member advisory body established to support the implementation of IMAGINE Ulster: The Ulster County Arts and Culture Plan. The Council advises the County Executive, County Legislature, Tourism Department, and Director of Arts, Culture, and Open Spaces on arts-related needs, priorities, and opportunities. Members help strengthen arts collaboration countywide by providing input, conducting outreach, and promoting the value of arts and culture across all communities.

Members

Name Apt. Date Term Expires Appointing Authority
Brendan Burke 2025-01-01(PDF, 701KB) 12/31/2028 County Executive
Meira Blaustein 2025-01-01(PDF, 701KB) 12/31/2028 County Executive
Bill Merchant 2025-01-01(PDF, 701KB) 12/31/2027 County Executive
Maggie S. Inge 2025-01-01(PDF, 701KB) 12/31/2027 County Executive
Matthew Pokoik  2025-01-01   12/31/2027 Chair of the Legislature 
Sarah Pasti 2025-01-01 12/31/2028 Chair of the Legislature 
Elisa Pritzker 2025-01-01 12/31/2028 Chair of the Legislature 


Membership Rules

The Council consists of seven qualified members with backgrounds in the arts, four appointed by the County Executive and three by the Chair of the Legislature. All members must be Ulster County residents and represent diverse artistic disciplines and communities. Members serve three-year terms–with initial terms staggered–and may serve no more than two consecutive full terms. No County Legislator or County employee may serve on the Council.

Two non-voting ex-officio members include the Director of Arts, Culture, and Open Spaces and the Chair of the Legislature’s Economic Development Committee.

Meetings

About

Mission

  • The Ulster County Arts and Culture Advisory Council advises County leadership on implementing IMAGINE Ulster, strengthening arts collaboration, and supporting initiatives that enhance cultural vitality and community engagement across Ulster County.

Enabling Legislation

Board Documents

 

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