The Office of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (CASE) is the official arts and events agency for the City of Lowell, MA. Established by City ordinance in May 2008, CASE's mission is to help create a high quality cultural environment that offers appealing experiences to the city’s diverse population, stimulate economic development in the City, and encourage people to participate in the culture of the community. As both a service and presenting organization, CASE accomplishes this mission by stimulating public awareness of and support for the arts, preserving and celebrating the City's diverse cultural and historical heritage, planning yearly community events and supporting local festivals.

The Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) is the 501(3)(c) tax-exempt corporation affiliated with the Office of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. The twenty-two member COOL Board is comprised of trustees appointed by the City Manager and responsible for the fiduciary activity and adherence to the by-laws of COOL.

2010-2011 Board Members:

• Chair - John Wooding
  V. Chair - Stacie Hargis
  Treasurer - Steve Jones
  Clerk - Elizabeth Santagati
  Connie Colom Barlow
  David Blackburn
  J. Matthew Coggins
• Jim Cook
  Eileen Donoghue
  Andy Jacobson
  Pete Lally
  Guy LeFebvre
  Janet Leggat
  Paul Marion
• Antonio Mendieta
  Rosemary Noon
  Theresa Park
  Steve Syverson
  Tooch Van

Staff List:

LZ Nunn
Director
lznunn@lowellma.gov 

Hannah Hammond-Hagman
Project Manager
hhagman@lowellma.gov

Suzzanne Cromwell
Project Assistant
scromwell@lowellma.gov