The intent and purpose of the Committee is to coordinate and/or conduct cultural and performing arts programs, such as but not limited to art exhibits, plays, operas, concerts, dance recitals and other similar activities and programs, for the benefit of the residents of the Borough of River Edge.

The Committee shall have the power to appoint subcommittees of the general citizenry in specific areas of the cultural and performing arts, such as dance, art, music, and theater, for the purpose of assisting the Committee in developing and offering specific programs and activities. The membership consists of: a representative of the River Edge School District, Board of Education and/or parent-teacher organization, the Director of River Edge Library or his/her designee, a representative of the River Edge Cultural Center or any successor organization or local organization dedicated to cultural activities or someone with expressed knowledge and interest in same, and the remaining members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. They shall be residents of the Borough of River Edge and shall not be employed by the Borough and shall not currently be serving on any other Borough board or commission.

The Cultural Affairs Committee has been very proud to pioneer the first River Edge Restaurant Week and the Pride Month Chalk event.

Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of every month via zoom:

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Member	Title	Term
Daragh O'Connor	RE Public Library Representative	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025
Eric James	School District Representative	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
	RE Cultural Center Representative
Kate Murray	Mayor & Council Appointee	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025
Kathy Privitera	Mayor & Council's Appointee	01/01/2022 - 12/31/2023
Priti Dhariwal	Mayor & Council's Appointee	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025
	River Edge PTO Representative
Steve Shalit, Chair	Mayor & Council's Appointee	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025
Joseph Ricca	Director of Recreation & Cultural Affairs
Councilwoman Indira Kinsella	Council Liaison