KINGSTON – The City of Kingston’s Director of Art and Cultural Affairs, Adrielle Farr, will resign from her post on Friday, September 10, 2021, to pursue other opportunities. Farr has been the director since April 2018.
The department was created by Mayor Steven Noble to support Kingston’s artist community, to connect creatives with funding resources, and offer assistance in planning for events, festivals, and programs.
During her tenure, Farr “has led the Arts and Culture Master Plan process, created the City of Kingston Cultural Asset Inventory, facilitated the Kingston Art Commission, and the annual Distinguished Artist Award, assisted in drafting a Public Art Policy, re-launched Music in the Parks, coordinated with film productions, curated exhibitions in the City Hall gallery space, and so much more,” the mayor said.
The city is actively seeking a new, full-time director. Qualifications, benefits, and additional information can be found at https://www.kingston-ny.gov/employment.
