About Us

Board of Trustees, Staff & Committees

Gateway Arts Council (GAC) is governed by a volunteer board of trustees and a full-time executive director. There is also a full-time assistant director. There are more than 60 people serving on permanent committees and hundreds of special project volunteers from the community. Programming decisions are made by committees and approved by the board, thereby reflecting the interests of the community. GAC makes a special effort to ensure that specific populations are represented both on the board and in all of its committees.

2005-2006 Board of Trustees

Lisa Alvetro, President

Deb Wolfinger, Vice President

Lisa Haussman, Secretary

Marisa Couchot

Richard Millhouse

Michael Phillips

Kent Smith

Lynn Smith

Edwinna Thomas

Velda Thorpe

Teresa Wenrick

Jeffie Voisard

Bill Zimmerman

Committees

GAC Presents!	–	Helps to coordinate evening performances in a ticketed series at various venues.
YES!	–	Helps to coordinate matinee performances for children in the Cameo Theatre.
Education	–	Helps with programming in schools throughout Sidney and Shelby County.
Visual Arts	–	Helps to coordinate an annual art show, an annual quilt show, and the local installation of an annual touring exhibit.
Special Events	–	Helps to coordinate home tours, garden tours, daddy/daughter dances and other fund-raising events.
Long Range Planning	–	Oversees the arts council’s strategic planning.
Facility	–	Helps with facility issues.
Grant Review Panel	–	Evaluates applications for grants made by GAC to local arts organizations.

There are often openings on committees and always room for more volunteers. To join the fun, call 937-498-ARTS or click on “Contact Us.”