Cory Munro Shea

Welcome! My name is Cory Munro Shea (she/her/hers), and I am thrilled to share my passion for arts and culture with you.

As of February 2024, I am honored to serve as the Director of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy for the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts.

In this role, I work to champion the vibrant cultural landscape of Franklin by fostering connections between artists, businesses, and community members. Through innovative programming, advocacy, and strategic partnerships, I aim to cultivate an inclusive environment where the arts thrive and creativity flourishes.

Some of my responsibilities include supporting local artists and creative entrepreneurs, advancing public art initiatives, promoting cultural events, and ensuring that the arts remain a vital component of Franklin’s economic and community development. Working closely with the Franklin Cultural District and Franklin Cultural Council and other community stakeholders, I strive to celebrate the town’s rich artistic heritage while encouraging new and diverse voices to contribute to its creative future.

Previously, I spent over a decade cultivating my career as an arts administrator in the nonprofit sector, blending my deep love for visual arts and creative community-building. From 2018 to 2024, I proudly served as the Director of the Maud Morgan Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I orchestrated a wide range of programming, including youth afterschool arts programs, adult evening classes, and artist residencies.

While I’m deeply committed to arts administration, I remain an active visual artist. My work has been exhibited across New England in galleries, pop-up exhibitions, and public art installations, allowing me to stay grounded in the creative process that inspires everything I do.

Thank you for visiting my website! I invite you to explore, connect, and join me in celebrating the power of the arts to enrich our lives and our communities.