Brian Foote (he/him) (Director of Arts and Culture, City of Northampton/Executive Director, Northampton Arts Inc.) has worked in retail, sales, education, banking, business development, marketing, fundraising, venue management, and event production. He attended Bard College and graduated with a B.A double majoring in Political Studies and Latin America-Iberian Studies. He went on to receive an M.A. from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in Political Science, focusing on Comparative Politics. He is a dedicated community member with a passion to make positive change.
Steve Sanderson (he/him) (Event Producer) is the son of Harold and Judith Sanderson. He is the frontman and one of the founding members of Northampton's own Drunk Stuntmen, a songwriter and an all-around international man of mystery. He also holds the position of Team Manager for the Young@Heart Chorus. "Your time is the most precious thing you have, so therefore how you choose to spend your time is the most important decision you can make. I choose to roll with the Young At Heart Chorus."
Peter McQuillan (he/him) (Assistant Producer) is a 5th generation Northampton native with a BA in the Arts from Eugene Lang College the New School for Liberal Arts. He is a musician, radio producer, DJ, and promoter with a focus on the intersection of arts & ecology. Peter is an active part of the western Massachusetts underground DIY music scene which creates alternative spaces, brings people together for independent art events, and in turn, fosters community.
