A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Patrons of the Arts,

It’s that time of year where we turn to ourselves to reflect on what has been accomplished and what lacks to be completed. Since thanksgiving, I have spent the majority of my time tying up loose ends and preparing for what is to come in 2022.  

The year 2021 has been our most productive year in a decade.  If I had been told six years and seven months ago where we would be today, I wouldn’t have believed it.  Preparation is key to success.  In 2015 we carved a path towards the future. Now that the future is upon us, we must learn how to grow gracefully into the new responsibilities with which we have been entrusted. 

I have been blessed to co-lead this organization through change with some remarkable Board Chairs:

2015, Dr. Mitchell Wess

2016, Terry Baiamonte

2017, Jean Giesey 

2018-2019, Hugh Morrison

2020, Mary Hime

2021, Rebecca Bridges Rice

I dedicate my last column of the year to their remarkable leadership and friendship. These people have big hearts.  Behold the fruit of their labor in the video link below.

Merry Christmas!

Luis Purón 

Executive Director

Video credit: Ty Husak