Malloy Names Helen Klisser During to Arts Council

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has appointed Helen Klisser During, artistic director emeritus of the Westport Arts Center (and WestportNow contributing photographer) to the Connecticut Arts Council. The term is until Sept. 30, 2017 or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is longer. She succeeds Ann Sheffer of Westport, who has resigned. The 13-member Council is tasked with fostering and supporting the arts and establishing and managing a nonprofit foundation, the Connecticut Arts Council Foundation. The Council relies on staff support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts. Klisser During is pictured today in Dubai, where she is as an art advisor/consultant to Art Dubai, in front of a painting by Iranian-born artist Y.Z. Kami, who now lives in New York. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo