WESTPORT — The Essex County Arts Council Board of Directors announced Casey Galligan as its new arts administrator.
She will replace Susan Hughes, who is leaving the Adirondacks to be with family. Hughes provided support and networking to many Essex County artists and arts organizations over the past years, according to Board President Rebecca Kelly.
“On behalf of the board of the Essex County Arts Council, we are all looking forward to working with Casey,” Kelly stated.
Galligan is a long-time advocate for the creative community in the Adirondacks. A former board chair of the Upper Jay Art Center, she brings experience in arts administration with a strong background in organizational leadership, grant administration and community collaboration.
“I am deeply committed to supporting and promoting the arts throughout Essex County and am honored to bring my experience and enthusiasm to the Essex County Arts Council,” Galligan said in a press release.