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Board of Directors

The Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC) Board of Directors is a dedicated group of community leaders, artists, and advocates committed to supporting and guiding HAC’s mission. With a shared passion for the arts and a deep connection to Hillsborough, NC, the Board provides strategic leadership, governance, and stewardship to ensure HAC’s sustainability and growth.

Executive Committee:

(Chair) Julia Workman

(Vice Chair) Jeff Berst

(Treasurer) Florence Smith

(Secretary) John Claude Bemis​

 

Arisa Kusumi Sullivan

Brandon Durham
Jen Stone​​​

Joshua Collins

Karyn Miller

Kathy Hupp
Kip Kelly
Laura Juel
Mitzi Choate

Monica Meyer

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Grace Doane (2026 Student Board Member, Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy)

2025 HAC Board of Directors holding a "Thank You" banner.

Board Membership Opportunities

Board members are recruited on an annual basis. Please submit to the form below if you are interesting in sharing your time and talents to further Hillsborough's creative community. A member of the Nominating Committee will be in touch to discuss openings as available. 

The HAC Board of Directors meets on the third Monday of the month at 6 PM, at C3 Hillsborough: 128 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC. 

 

If you would like a meeting with our Board, please click here to request an appointment.

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