WHO WE ARE

  • Mission Statement

    The Surry Arts Council provides opportunities for everyone in our community to have high-quality experiences in performing and visual arts, while ensuring continuity through financially responsible leadership.

  • Vision Statement

    The arts are a significant part of the life of our community.

  • Statement of Beliefs/Core Values - The Surry Arts Council Believes that the Arts:

    Provide an opportunity for people to develop their talents
    Enhance the quality of life
    Provide enhanced community experiences through meaningful collaborations and partnerships
    Provide a means of expression and communication
    Increase self-esteem, acceptance, and self worth
    Facilitate the preservation and validation of traditional art forms
    Enhance the cultural literacy of our community
    Expand the artistic horizons of children
    Improve academic performance
    Contribute to economic development
    Encourage tourism

  • Board of Directors

      Nicole Harrison
      President
      Chad Casstevens
      Vice President
      Scott Needham
      Secretary
      Candice Kerley
      Treasurer

  • Surry Arts Council Board Members

      Phillip Brown
      Terri Champney (Life Member)
      Kyndal Draughan
      Mary Hauser
      Tommy Hill
      Scott Kniskern
      Lenise Lynch
      Ashley Mills
      Travis Reeves
      Brian Royster
      Nora Santillan
      Meredith Simmons
      Swanson Snow (Life Member)
      Emeritus Members:
      Charlotte Bokesch
      Teresa Lewis
      Scott Lowry
      Jay Williams

  • Surry Arts Council Staff

      Executive Director
      Tanya Jones
      Director of Finance
      Heather Wilson
      Director of Operations
      Adam Rudisill
      Artistic/Technical Director
      Tyler Matanick
      Director of Collections/Exhibitions
      Abigail Linville
      Director of Collections/Exhibitions
      Tyler Halstead
      Director of Programs
      Salem Poindexter
      Theatre Specialist
      Robert Parks
      Museum/Event Assistant
      Jason McLeod
      Finance Assistant (PT)
      Doris Isaac
      Museum/Event Manager (PT)
      Lucas Norman
      Contract & Grant Administrator (PT)
      Marianna Juliana
      School/Events (PT)
      Melissa Sumner
      Marketing Director (PT)
      Ashton Young
      Museum Assistant (PT)
      Jennifer Fransden
      Museum Assistant (PT)
      Paulette Gwyn
      Maintenance (PT)
      Amy Hylton
      Dance Instructor (PT)
      Kim Sellers
      TAPS Instructor
      Jim Vipperman
      TAPS Instructor
      Darius Flowers