Our Mission

Creative Artists of New England (CANE) is a non-profit based in New Hampshire, dedicated to building a community of artists within the states of New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. CANE’s mission is to provide resources to upcoming and current artists, as well as give opportunities for growth, artistically, financially, and socially.

*As we are just starting out, resources are limited to New Hampshire and Maine. As we grow, resources will be expanded to other states.

Learn more on our About page.

Meet the Team

  • Ronan Dwyer

    PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

  • Aarynn O'Brien

    VICE PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

  • Erika Ventura

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & FOUNDER

  • Isabella Zayas Gaby

    ASSISTANT SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & FOUNDER

  • Ty Delong

    SECRETARY

  • Sophia Asbury

    HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Lori Morales

    BOARD MEMBER (SOCIALS)

  • Emily Wiener

    BOARD MEMBER (EVENTS)

  • Ca the Crow

    MASCOT

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FAQs

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Does CANE have 501(c)(3) tax exemption?

As of September 1st, 2025, CANE does NOT have 501(c)(3) tax exemption, although we are currently gathering funds to submit the required paperwork and fees to the IRS. Otherwise, as of June 9th, 2025, CANE is recognized as a Non-Profit Corporation in the state of New Hampshire.

What does CANE hope to accomplish?

CANE’s mission can be condensed into our tagline: Community. Growth. Inspiration. These are the ideals that CANE promises to uphold. For a more in-depth answer, please refer to our About page.

How much does a CANE membership cost?

While we are currently not accepting memberships, our goal is to make memberships as cheap as possible. We don’t want financial troubles to stop an artist from accessing support and resources. Our most up to date idea is $20 a year, although this price is still being debated. Regardless of the outcome, CANE promises to make a low YEARLY fee.

What are the benefits of membership?

CANE plans to offer a variety of resources, including but not limited to: critique spaces, zines, exhibitions, portfolio reviews, artist talks, and workshops. As we grow, we plan on offering more opportunities. For more info, please visit our Membership page.

Who started CANE?

CANE began as a throw away thought by our President and Founder, Ronan Dwyer. Ruminating later, he began to love the idea of starting a non-profit for the arts. He gathered two of his closest friends, Aarynn O’Brien and Erika Ventura, and in January of 2025, he set out to accomplish this goal… Read our whole story in our About page.

Who runs CANE?

CANE is governed by the Executive Board. This board consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media and Marketing Manager, Human Resources Officer, and Board Members. To see who is on our board, visit our About page.

How do I stay up-to-date with what CANE is doing?

Follow us on social media, links in the menu. Also, subscribe to our newsletter!

I have more questions.

For any questions not answered here, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Make an impact today

Support our mission by contributing a donation.

3% Cover the Fee

Contact us.

infocreateartofnewengland@gmail.com

P. O. Box 146

55 Glass St. Pembroke, NH, 03275