Governor McKee, RISCA announce Executive Director for the State’s Arts Agency
Lynne McCormack named E.D.
Lynne McCormack, who officially started on Monday, (June 27), is a veteran arts, culture and community development leader having served as the national program director of creative placemaking for Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national nonprofit community development financial institution that supports community development initiatives throughout the country.
Prior to joining LISC, McCormack was Director of Art, Culture + Tourism in the city of Providence, serving five mayors and taking charge of the city’s first comprehensive cultural plan in 2009.
During her tenure with Providence, she forged partnerships throughout government that resulted in, a summer youth workforce development program, planning and zoning policy changes and increased funding for artists, designers and organizations through CDBG, HUD, transit and economic development funds. Lynne is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.
“Throughout Lynne’s career, time and time again she has proven her passion and commitment to the arts and culture community in Providence, our state and nationally,” said Governor McKee. “Under her leadership and with her experience, diligence, passion and consistency, our State’s Arts Council will continue to thrive and grow. On behalf of Rhode Island, I welcome Lynne to her new role.”