Our Mission
To nurture excellence and diversity to improve the social fabric and quality of life for Savannah’s citizens, regardless of income, education, disabilities, or ethnicity; and to provide leadership in fostering programs that educate and expose citizens to a rich and diverse range of cultural expressions, to support artistic programs that celebrate creativity, create educational opportunities, encourage economic growth and enhance Savannah’s reputation as a cultural destination.
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The Department of Cultural Affairs is comprised of 10 staff members and a 19-member Cultural Affairs Commission. The commission, appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen, meets every other month to review programming. In addition the commission meets once a year to recommend purchases of cultural services from eligible arts organizations. Services are categorized according to the following initiatives: Access & Education, Festivals and Cultural Tourism. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 6 p.m. at 9 West Henry Street.
Functions of the Department of Cultural Affairs' staff include: marketing services; technical assistance to cultural organizations; in-house production of programs for youth, theatrical productions, festivals and visual arts classes; and oversight of the contracts for cultural services with outside organizations.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, GA 31402 |
Physical Address
9 West Henry Street
(Between Bull & Whitaker Streets)
Directions |
Main Office
(912) 651-6417 | Main Fax
(912) 651-3677 |
Visual / Performing Arts
(912) 651-6783 | TDD #
(912) 351-3435 |
| Cultural Affairs Commission | Staff |
James Blackburn
Peggy Blood
Judy Bryan
Tony Center
Joe Driggers
Gretchen Ernest
Linda J. Evans, Chair
Raymond Gaddy
Michael Gaster
Jan Kramer
Gary Michael Levy
Kim Manigault
April Martin
Jim Morekis
Kim Polote
Mary Prokop
Janet Steffen
Rev. Dr. Clarence T. Williams, Jr. | Eileen Baker, Director
Lisa Bradley, Visual Arts Coordinator
Michelle Hunter, Contracts for Cultural Services Coordinator
Shebell Lockhart, Administrative Assistant
Matt Maggioni, Visual Arts Specialist
Dan Mellitz, Performing Arts Specialist (Technical Director)
Jessica Putallaz, Marketing Coordinator
Ellie Pyle, Theatre Arts Coordinator
Daisy Williams, Administrative Assistant
Debra Zumstein, Arts Programs Coordinator |
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