Kerry Adams Hapner
Director
City of San Jose Office Cultural Affairs
Kerry Adams Hapner is the Director of the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, whose mission is to champion the arts and cultural vitality for San Jose residents and visitors. Adams Hapner oversees a 19-member staff working in six primary areas: public art, special events, cultural funding, community arts, cultural development and arts education. She collaborates with City departments, the arts community, the San Jose Arts Commission, and philanthropic foundations to advance San Jose as a vibrant center of arts, culture, creativity, and innovation. Prior to joining the City of San Jose, Adams Hapner was manager of Cultural Affairs for the City of Ventura. She serves as a member of ArtTable, American Society of Appraisers, and California Arts Advocates.