BeaconArts, the multifaceted art organization that started in 2002 and helped revitalize Beacon by making arts projects accessible through their fiscal sponsorship programs, is holding their annual meeting to go over financials and revised bylaws, and to elect or re-elect board members on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Industrial Arts Brewing Company from 6:30 to 8 pm. (Read our recent feature on Industrial Arts and the food truck you’ll find there, Eat Church.)

Additional candidate nominations are being accepted via email through Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Email meghan@beaconarts.org with a nomination. You must be a current member of BeaconArts to vote. You can renew or start your membership here.

BeaconArts can be credited with being involved with or a fiscal sponsor of several projects you are familiar with, including Beacon’s new free bus, the Beacon Free Loop (the G line), art in the bus stations, Beacon 3D (public art sculptures throughout town), Beacon Open Studios, and more. It is because of their work, and the energy and and enthusiasm of their members, that Beacon maintains its unique vibe.

During 2019, the Board of Directors consisted of:

• Co-Presidents: Meghan Goria & Karlyn Benson

• Vice President: Angelique Devlin

• Treasurer: Aaron Verdile

• Secretary: Christina Jensen

• Members at Large: Michelle Alumkal, Jonathan Berck, Donna Mikkelsen, Terry Nelson, Chris Neyen

• Ex-Officio: Ed Benavente, Kelly Ellenwood

• Past BeaconArts Presidents: Theresa Goodman, Rick Rogers, Kelly Ellenwood, Dan Rigney, Linda T. Hubbard, Sara Pasti, Ricardo Diaz

You can learn more about current and hopeful board members here.