Cultural Economy Task Force

Task Force Mission

The cultural assets of New Orleans are vital tools for the growth of economic and intellectual capital that will serve our communities for generations. The Cultural Economy Task Force will recommend ways the new administration can help create an environment that allows for the growth of the cultural economy and cultural industries. The group will also identify priority needs of cultural workers in New Orleans to allow equitable participation in the cultural economy.

Task Force Recommendations

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Task Force Members

Co-Chairs

headshot Robin Burgess, Owner, Burgess Management

headshot Quint Davis, CEO and Producer, Festival Productions

Members

  • Michael Arata, Producer, Attorney
  • Carol Bebelle, Director, Ashe Cultural Center
  • Joan Rhodes, President, Rhodes Life Insurance
  • Nathaniel Cameron, Owner, B.F.A.M. Music Group
  • Mignon Faget, Artist and President, Mignon Faget Ltd.
  • Rashida Ferdinand, Visual Artist
  • Bernadette Murray-Fertel, Marketing Executive
  • David Freedman, General Manager, WWOZ Radio
  • Cherice Harrison Nelson, Educational Consultant, Guardians Institute
  • Lawrence Jenkens, Chair, Fine Arts Department, University of New Orleans
  • Dr. Stella Jones, Owner, Stella Jones Gallery
  • Angela King, Owner, Angela King Gallery
  • Bianka LeBeouf, President, PS Communications, LLC
  • Sharon Litwin, Senior Vice-President, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Mary Len Costa, President and CEO, Arts Council of New Orleans
  • Phillip Manuel, Musician
  • Delfeayo Marsalis, Musician
  • Steve Martin, Owner, Steve Martin Gallery
  • Sherri McConnell, Director of Entertainment, Louisiana Economic Development
  • Barbara Motley, Owner, Le Chat Noir Cabaret
  • Jeanne Nathan, President, Creative Industry
  • Echo Olander, Executive Director, KIDsmART
  • Gloria Powers, Director, Big Easy Awards
  • Jan Ramsey, Publisher, OFFBeat Magazine
  • Dr. Tom Reese, Director, Stone Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University
  • LeBraun Robinson, Community Activist
  • Arthur Roger, Owner, Arthur Roger Gallery
  • Sandra Thompson Herman, Board Member, Louisiana State Museum
  • David Torkanowsky, Musician
  • David Villarubia, Owner, Degas House
  • Jay Weigel, Executive Director, Contemporary Arts Center
  • Dr. Michael White, Musician and Educator
  • Nicole Wright, Entrepeneur
  • Carlos Zervigon, Artist

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