Arts Council discussed AI-generated art policies at its August 11 meeting. Member Garrett Williams proposed the council formally support human-made art specifically, spurring discussion of whether to establish a formal policy or guideline.
Arts council creates public art master plan subcommittee. The Northampton Arts Council voted unanimously to create a Public Art Master Plan Subcommittee, advancing the city's public art strategy. The council unanimously approved minutes from its April 14 meeting, with Emilia Shaw abstaining, and
Northampton Arts Council approves revised meeting norms and event updates. The council unanimously approved the revised Group Meeting Norms prepared by Kelsey Socha-Bishop, with Garrett Williams proposing the motion. Director Brian Foote reported that the Arts EZ microgrant process has been
Northampton Arts Council strengthens norms, delays youth poet program. The council voted unanimously to approve prior meeting minutes and decided to postpone the Youth Poet Laureate program to fall rather than launch this school year. A workgroup comprised of Emilia Shaw, Jen Pollins, and Kelsey
Arts Council elects Ari Banias as Northampton's new Poet Laureate. Kelsey Socha-Bishop nominated Banias, and council members voted 11 to 1 in favor, with one abstention. The council also discussed reviving a youth poet laureate program and indicated it will revisit that initiative at the next
Northampton Arts Council has selected poet Ari Banias as the city's new Poet Laureate. The council formally welcomed Clara Barnhart as a new member and secured grant funding for a public mural on King Street, with Northampton Greenfield Coop Bank providing permission for the project. Director of
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