The Cultural Affairs Division provides Pennsic attendees with the space to teach and learn about medieval activities and cultural experiences. We hope to bring out the beauty in our Society through the various departments:

  • Teach or take classes in Pennsic University, Middle Eastern Arts, and European Dance spaces.
  • View a multitude of performance types or maybe even be on stage with the Performing Arts Department.
  • Learn strategy and skill in the Medieval Games Tent.
  • View the elegant creations of the populace at the Arts & Sciences Displays.
  • The Family Point Complex is a great space to entertain your children and help guide the youth of our organization. 

We hope you will participate in the diverse culture provided.


News and Updates

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The Cultural Affairs Division exists to assist attendees with various educational and cultural experiences during Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Cultural Affairs is directly responsible for managing the division and reports directly to the Mayor. In addition to the deputy mayor, Cultural Affairs contains departments necessary to facilitate these functions each of which is overseen by a department head. The Departments in Cultural Affairs most commonly facilitate functions and provide resources for attendees to conduct classes, displays, events, and other cultural activities. Unless otherwise noted, Cultural Affairs staff are not responsible for the content of those classes, displays, events, or other cultural activities.

Cultural Affairs Departments

Pennsic University provides resources and limited logistical support to allow various classes to be conducted by Pennsic attendees. Pennsic University is not responsible for the content of classes nor is it responsible for changes or cancellations in classes during the event.  Pennsic University provides multiple locations, tents, and facilities as part of official Pennsic infrastructure to facilitate classes. In general, tents and facilities are grouped in the Pennsic University blocks near the Great Hall or within “Bog U” located on the northeast section of the lake. Pennsic University Point is physically located at the corner of St. Lawrence Way and Chandler’s Road. Pennsic University Point checks in teachers, passes out teacher tokens, and provides general information for attendees about classes and schedules.

The European Dance department provides logistical support for attendees who wish to learn or performing dancing events, including scheduling and physical facilities. These physical facilities include a large tent with dance floor and performing space as well as an amplification system for playing music appropriate to activities within the tent. European Dance also handles scheduling of all classes and events in the tent, but the content and conduct of these classes and events is the responsibility of attendees. European Dance is not responsible for events or classes related to this topic held outside of the official facilities provided by Pennsic. Any classes or events which are not managed through European Dance are considered private attendee events and are not entitled to use of Pennsic facilities or support.

The Middle Eastern Dance department provides logistical support for attendees who wish to learn or performing dancing events, including scheduling and physical facilities. These physical facilities include a tent with dance floors. Middle Eastern Dance also handles scheduling of all classes and events in the tent, but the content and conduct of these classes and events is the responsibility of attendees. Middle Eastern Dance is not responsible for events or classes related to this topic held outside of the official facilities provided by Pennsic. Any classes or events which are not managed through Middle Eastern Dance are considered private attendee events and are not entitled to use of Pennsic facilities or support.

The Performing Arts department provides facilities and limited support for groups wishing to conduct live performance events at Pennsic (e.g. plays, choral performances, musical performances, etc.). Performing Arts provides rehearsal tents (locations vary and scheduling is strictly first come, first served), a large tent with stage, and an amphitheater. Scheduling of any events on the stages is provided by Performing Arts. Groups wishing to use the stages are required to be trained on use of lighting by Performing Arts and are required to provide mandatory volunteer hours in support of the department.

The Medieval Games department provides a tent and limited game boards and pieces associated with some games which existed prior to the modern era. The tent is for use for historical games only and is staffed by volunteers who can assist attendees in learning the games provided. Modern games are not allowed in the medieval games tent as a separate space is provided elsewhere on site for this use. Staff may also assist attendees in scheduling of gaming tournaments or other events. Classes held in the Medieval Games tent are scheduled through Pennsic University.

Family Point exists to allow the conduct of various organized youth activities. Family Point tents are divided based on age groups and each tent is staffed by volunteers who have a valid background check confirmed by Family Point department staff. Family Point is generally opened each day from 9AM until noon and again from 1PM until 4PM. Additional teen and “tween” activities may be scheduled in the evening on an ad hoc basis. All activities conducted in Family Point tents are scheduled through the department. Family point does not function in any sense as a babysitting service and Family Point staff cannot be used to fulfill the requirement for an accountable adult/teenager as defined in the Pennsic site rules.


Staff
Baroness Katerina McGilledoroughe,
Deputy Mayor of Cultural Affairs
Email
Lady Safiya al-Nahdiyah,
Assistant Deputy Mayor Cultural Affairs
Lady Maire ni Sheaghdha,
Technical Director
Performing Arts
Baroness Kis Maria known as Mika, OL, OP
Middle Eastern Dance Coordinator
Middle Eastern Dance
Lady Sonya Flicker called Patches,
Dean of European Dance
European Dance
Email
Mistress Artemesia Lacebrayder, OP
User Support
Pennsic University
Email
Baroness Catherine Aimée Le Moyne Le Moyne,
Proofreader
Pennsic University
Mistress Ciara McRobbie,
University Chancellor
Pennsic University
Email
Countess Alys Katharine, OL, OP
Proofreader
Pennsic University
Baroness Gwynnyd of York, OP
University Registrar
Pennsic University
Email
Lord Aldred æt Aclum,
Dean of School of Games
Pennsic University
Baroness Gina Dragoni,
University Volunteer Coordinator
Pennsic University
Larisa West,
Youth Track Coordinator Deputy
Pennsic University
Brehyres Gwendolyn the Graceful,
Assistant Dean
Performing Arts
Tanárnö Tyzes Sofia called Zsof, OL
Dean of Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Email
Ollamh Ruaidhri an Cu,
Music Track Coordinator
Performing Arts
Thorve Skald Rikarddottir,
Bardic Track Coordinator
Performing Arts
Lady Avelina del Dolce,
House Manager
Performing Arts
Lord Tomas Wormwood,
Assistant Technical Director
Performing Arts