The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County was formed in 1991 by artists, organizations and concerned citizens, with support from The Prince Foundation and Salve Regina University, to promote art and culture in Newport County. Representing the shared interests of hundreds of individuals and 15 non-profit cultural organizations of the County, the Alliance aims to enhance the quality of life in Newport County for both residents and visitors by cultivating a healthy cultural environment. The Alliance works with the Newport Convention and Visitors Bureau (NCCVB) to promote the arts for visitors to our community. Click on the links at left for listings of arts and performance groups and events in Newport County, Rhode Island. These links will enable you to connect with Alliance organizations directly. In addition, this site has schedules for Alliance member performances, concerts, events, lectures, exhibits, and tours. You can also place reservations and order tickets for cultural events throughout the year. Contact The Alliance by clicking here or call (401) 846-4981 or 847-4470. The Alliance neither endorses, nor does it profit from, any advertising which may appear as part of a member`s web site linked to this site. MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Arts and Cultural Alliance is a nonprofit umbrella for individuals and organizations pursuing artistic and cultural excellence in the Newport County Region. The Alliance makes viable connections between the educational community of students, teachers and parents, and the cultural community of artists and performers in Newport County; explores ways to cultivate the relationship between arts, culture, and the tourism industry; participates in the development of a performing arts center for Newport County; and represents the interests of all members of the community through promotion of arts and culture. LEADERSHIP Since 1991, the Alliance has been led by a diverse group of individuals--- every person a dynamic and active force in their field of interest: including performing and fine arts, literary arts, historic preservation, business, politics, and social science. Current Board of Directors and Affiliations: Dominique Alfandre, Executive Director, Island Moving Company Bob Poniatowski, Videographer & Cable Television Cora Lee Gibbs, Director Emeritus, Newport Art Museum John Pantalone, Lecturer in Journalism, University of Rhode Island Beatrice (Trixie) Bobrovniczky Wadson, artist’s representative Ruth Taylor, Education and Non-profit Consultant Mark Bistline, Principal, Schoolyard.com Cristina M. Offenberg, Esq., attorney and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Island Arts Nancy Grinnell, Curator, Newport Art Museum Stuart MacNaught, America House Communications Alex Allardt, Art Care Resources Joe Marion, attorney, musician and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Molly Sexton, Project One Kathryn Whitney Lucey, Photographer Kate Jennings, WADK Judy Meneely, visual artist and actor Rebecca Rex, Newport Art Museum Terry Dickinson, Special Assistant at the Preservation Society of Newport County