Information Session October 6th

AX - the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex - is hosting an information session for local artists next Thursday, October 6, 7pm at the Sussex Library on Magnolia Ave. We'll be talking about opportunities to exhibit and participate in activities at AX.

News Release

Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex appoints new Executive Director

JULY 25, 2016. SUSSEX, NB. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

The Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex (AX) has hired a new executive director to guide the Centre’s creation and launch, as well as bolster the area’s vital arts community, Peter Powning, a director of AX, has announced.

“I’m pleased to announce Jane Simpson’s appointment,” said Powning. “She has a significant background in project management and the communications and marketing fields, and a proven record of building strong working relationships. Jane has a sincere love of the arts and is active in the arts community, volunteering her public relations experience with several organizations, including AX. Her past work experience will help lead our efforts as we work to get the AX Centre up and running, implement new programming, and bring important arts and cultural experiences to our area.”

Simpson is a communications and marketing consultant and has worked as a government communications officer and as marketing manager for UNB Saint John. She was recently contracted by Mrs. Dunster’s to act as project manager, coordinating the acquisition of a new bakery and leading the marketing integration and launch of their new products. As a writer, musician, and craftsperson, Simpson is passionate about supporting arts and artists, as well as bringing art and culture into communities. She has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English from UNB and is an award-winning writer of poetry and short fiction.

“I’m pleased to be working with the board of directors and the arts community in Sussex and beyond,” said Simpson. “It’s exciting to be in on the ground floor with AX and encouraging to see how people have rallied to support the creation of our own arts and culture centre.”

AX will boast a professional, climate-controlled gallery, allowing for a wide range of exhibitions. The new space will also have rental studios, a ceramic arts studio, and a classroom for workshops in art, music, literary arts, and other cultural activities and presentations.

The mission of the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex is to support, advocate for, and promote arts and culture as essential to the quality of life of the people in our region.