Staff The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities' staff administers all programs and provides technical assistance to artists in the District. The Arts Commission offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Staff Position Anthony Gittens Executive Director and Mayor's Advisor for Cultural Affairs Lionell Thomas Assistant Director Rachel Dickerson   Art in Public Places Manager Shirin Ghareeb Executive Assistant Ebony Blanks Arts Program Coordinator Mary Liniger Arts Education Coordinator Sherry Schwechten Legislative and Grants Manager / HR Advisor Curtia Ashton Staff Assistant Cecilia Weeks Support Services Supervisor / Office Manager Lisa Richards Arts Program Coordinator Carolyn Parker Art in Public Places Consultant Deirdre Ehlen Art in Public Places Consultant Charlotte Hoffman Art Bank Coordinator Regan Spurlock Folk Arts Assistant Charlese Jennings Information Specialist Carell Kent Program Assistant Sarah Levine Program Assistant All staff can be reached by phone at (202) 724-5613.