The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s is pleased to welcome newportFILM's Executive Director to their informal gathering for artists and art lovers in the Post & Beam room at Cabana Restaurant, 140 Broadway in Newport, RI.

Cathleen Carr joined newportFILM as their new Executive Director in October of 2021.
Since 2013, Carr has served as director of programs as well as director of innovation and engagement for New York City’s Opening Act, which brings theater-based programming to over 50 NYC public schools. As part of the senior leadership team, she focused on program expansion, organizational growth, strategic planning, external communications, public engagement, fundraising and development. Under Carr’s guidance, Opening Act increased partnerships by more than 80%, launched corporate engagement programming, exceeded digital fundraising goals, doubled audience size for live performances, and created innovative virtual programming. Prior to Opening Act, Carr worked as a producer and performer in Chicago, Boston, and NYC.

Arts Around the Fire features a cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres donated by Cabana and an informal atmosphere where artists and art lovers can connect. The Alliance thanks Cabana for their hospitality. Sign up for an artists membership or become a supporting member of the Alliance, a coalition of individuals and non-profits committed to the advancement of arts and culture in Newport County.

Please join us, free, utterly informal, no reservations needed.