In an effort to represent the diverse communities across Arkansas and address each community's needs, the Arkansans for the Arts Board of Directors should strategically include two members from each region. Regional designation is in alignment with the Arkansas Arts Council regional map.
Board Members
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Sandy Royce Martin | Chair
District 1
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Andrew Clark | Vice-Chair
District 7
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Mary Ross Taylor | Secretary
District 8
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William Moss | Treasurer
District 8
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Shelle House | Arkansas Department of Education
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Kody Ford
District 1
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Dillon Hupp
District 6
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Jean Lacefield
District 5
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Brookshield Laurent
District 3
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Gloriann Sanders
District 2
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Kate Schaffer
District 1
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Dr. Gayle Seymour
District 6
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Sarah Stricklin
District 6
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Maria Botti Villegas
District 7
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Mary Zunick
District 5
Ex-Officio Board Members
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Garbo Hearne | Immediate Past Chair
District 6
Advisors to the Board
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Ed Clifford
District 1
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Dr. Trina Harlow
District 6
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Chastity Johnston
District 3
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Dorothy Morris
District 5
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Don Munro
District 5
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Talicia Richardson
District 4
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Dr. Lenore Shoults
District 2
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Wil Watson
District 1
Staff
We're Hiring!
Arkansans for the Arts is currently seeking applicant for a variety of full- and part-time administrative positions.
Arkansans for the Arts Districts
Note that Arkansans for the Arts districts differ from legislative districts. Arkansans for the Arts is built on this statewide model of representation.
Should you wish to nominate an Arts advocate leader in your community to be considered for Arkansans for the Arts Board of Directors position, please contact us.