The Pender Arts Council Announces New Officers and Board of Directors

The Pender Arts Council announces the appointment of its new 2023 officers and newly established board of directors.

The Pender Arts Council, PAC, is a nonprofit community arts organization that was first put in motion in 1976 to celebrate and promote the diverse cultures within Pender County through existing cultural and educational activities along with education and hands-on involvement in the arts.

2023 Officers include Austin Gaskins, President; Rochelle Whiteside, Vice-President; Beth Lewis, Secretary; and Cheryl Holt, treasurer, and Past President.

The Board of Directors includes Eden Mills, Local Artist & Past Vice President; in addition to its newest members Molly Rousey, Lilli Rousey, Olivia Dawson, Gilbert Combs, Jacob Bolin, and Sabine Baeckmann.

The Board of Directors are elected annually for a three-year term. New officers serve for one year but may be reelected.

“The Pender Arts Council is excited for what opportunities this year will bring to the organization and to the county”, states President Austin Gaskins, Pender Arts Council.

The Pender Arts Council’s mission is to continue to advance the importance of arts, to actively support local artists, and to integrate a wide range of arts and art-related programs into the community with a goal to provide professional artists with opportunities to exhibit and perform, provide art education classes, and offer community art events.