about

Stowe Arts and Culture Council (SACC) was formed to establish and promote Stowe as an arts and culture destination for quality of life and for economic development purposes. Formally a group of residents and representatives of various arts and cultural organizations who met informally for several years, SACC was established by the Stowe Selectboard as an official Town of Stowe board in 2020.

Our Mission?
1 To represent and advocate for the needs and desires of arts and culture nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Stowe.
2.To seek collaboration with the public, schools, municipality, and business community to further their goals through arts and cultural activities.
3. To explore and promote ways to address cultural, social, and environmental issues through arts education and integration.
4. To advise and participate in integration of arts and culture in town planning decisions including the Selectboard, Planning Commission, and other municipal bodies.
5. To encourage commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all sectors of the community.

The SACC consists of 7 (9) members appointed by the Selectboard. The current members are:
Rachel Moore, Chair (Helen Day Arts Center)
Lynn Paparella, Vice Chair (Stowe Performing Arts)
Hope Sullivan, Clerk (Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center)
Sharon Harper (Stowe Area Association
Charlotte Maison Kastner (At Large Member)
Meghan Reichelt (At Large Member)
Kelly Holt (At Large Member)
Mort Butler (Stowe Community Church)
Shawn Kerivan (Member at Large)