Kimball Jenkins Welcomes Martha Lemire as New Executive Director

Concord, NH – Kimball Jenkins, a community cultural center dedicated to providing access to the arts for all, has announced the appointment
of Martha Lemire as its new Executive Director. Lemire, a resident of Henniker, brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative approach that promises to help both institutions and individuals thrive in the arts community.

Nannu Nobis, Chair of the Board of Directors, said, "We're delighted to welcome Martha to Kimball Jenkins. Her extensive experience, combined with her strong background in arts and cultural fundraising, makes her an ideal fit for this important role."

Previously, Lemire served as the Executive Director of The Florida Ballet in Jacksonville, FL, from 2015 into 2023 where she was instrumental in the organization's resurgence, increasing the annual budget from $250,000 to $1.7M and concurrently overseeing  the purchase of a new $3 million facility.  Lemire also led efforts to expand The Florida Ballet's educational and community engagement programs, focused on securing philanthropic support, and helped steward the organization's operational stability through the COVID-19 pandemic.   

She also served as part of the management team at Prescott Park Arts Festival Portsmouth, NH, and acted as the Executive Director of Ballet New England Portsmouth, NH. Lemire is the recipient of the Laurie Picinich-Byrd and Michael Byrd Visionary Award from The Florida Ballet.

Kimball Jenkins, located in a historic district near downtown Concord, offers a diverse range of cultural programming for all ages and experience levels. From community education classes in ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking to a summer camp and after-school art clubs for youth, as well as collaborative exhibitions, Kimball Jenkins is  a hub for creativity and artistic expression.