HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Arts Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Brewer as executive director, effective Jan. 19. Brewer brings 13 years of dedicated service to the council, where he previously served as gallery manager, overseeing daily gallery operations and building lasting relationships with the regional artist community.
“Chris’s deep knowledge of our organization, his established relationships with our artists and community partners, and his demonstrated commitment to WCAC’s mission made him the clear choice to lead us forward,” said Arthur Schneider, board president. “We are confident in his ability to guide the arts council through this next exciting chapter.”
As executive director, Brewer will provide strategic leadership for the council’s programs, including gallery exhibitions, the gallery shop featuring work from more than 170 regional artists, grant programs supporting local arts initiatives and signature events including the annual Art of Cooking fundraiser. He will also implement the council’s strategic plan, which focuses on expanding community engagement, strengthening partnerships and ensuring the organization’s long-term sustainability.
“I am honored to step into this role at an organization I have called home for over a decade,” said Brewer. “The Washington County Arts Council has been enriching our community since 1967, and I look forward to building on that legacy while creating new opportunities for artists and audiences throughout the region.”
The council serves as Washington County’s designated county arts agency, operating free-admission gallery spaces in downtown Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District. The organization hosts up to 10 exhibitions annually and reaches thousands of residents and visitors.
The council will soon announce the search for a new gallery manager.
For more information about the Washington County Arts Council, readers may visit www.washingtoncountyarts.
