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Arts council beefs up staff
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Posted on Feb 08 2012
By Clarissa David
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The Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture has welcomed two new employees to help run office operations and fulfill its mission.
Visual and traditional coordinator Darrell Moteisou and administrative assistant Erica Trinidad officially came on board on Jan. 19.
Moteisou, who is a member of the performing group Island Warriors, said his new job is “very different” from his last work at the Department of Public Lands where he served as a homestead technician.
“It’s fun being in charge of exhibits. I’m enjoying it. Now that I’m with the Arts Council, I plan to bring in new ideas and help improve our programs,” said Moteisou, whose first major task was to put up the ongoing Island Artist Exhibit at the Saipan Grand Hotel lobby.
Moteisou believes that art is part of one’s daily life. “Without art, our history and culture will not be as rich and colorful.”
Trinidad, who used to be a Language teacher with the Public School System, said being with the Arts Council allows her to get to know local artists more.
Trinidad is tasked to handle the council’s day-to-day operations and maintain its records.
“Through the Arts Council, we get to promote our talented local artists and their beautiful artworks,” said Trinidad. She plans to share her PSS experience with the council’s Arts in Education program.
Arts Council executive director Angel S. Hocog said their office has long been operating with only himself and Arts in Program coordinator Parker Y. Yobei.
“With the additional staff, we can focus on getting more exhibits organized and encourage more artists to register with the Council. We are very pleased to welcome them and we look forward to their meaningful contributions toward the preservation of arts and culture in the Commonwealth,” he said.
