May we introduce ourselves?
2015 - 2016 Board of Directors
Staff
Arts Council Director - Jennifer Brockpahler
After graduating with a degree in interdisciplinary studies (music, education, business) from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, Jennifer went on to earn a master's degree in Community Arts Management with a non-profit emphasis from the University of Illinois -Springfield. Jen spent over 10 years at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as the Arts / Special Events Coordinator, where she was instrumental in numerous projects that were intended to build audiences and strengthen community. Upon re-locating to Ames to be closer to her family, she is thrilled to put her passion for community building, outreach, and creative collaboration to work for the community and the artists of Ames.
In addition to serving as the Ames Community Arts Council Director, Jennifer works for the Critical Materials Institute of The Ames Laboratory.
After graduating with a degree in interdisciplinary studies (music, education, business) from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, Jennifer went on to earn a master's degree in Community Arts Management with a non-profit emphasis from the University of Illinois -Springfield. Jen spent over 10 years at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as the Arts / Special Events Coordinator, where she was instrumental in numerous projects that were intended to build audiences and strengthen community. Upon re-locating to Ames to be closer to her family, she is thrilled to put her passion for community building, outreach, and creative collaboration to work for the community and the artists of Ames.
In addition to serving as the Ames Community Arts Council Director, Jennifer works for the Critical Materials Institute of The Ames Laboratory.
Officers of the Board of Directors
The Arts Council Board of Directors includes artists, business and community leaders, and other supporters of the arts. Board members serve three year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. For more information about serving on the Arts Council Board of Directors, please contact the President. If you would like to talk with any of the current board members, please use the contact form.
Sara teaching at the Workspace
Jennifer receiving the Outreach/Public Service Award from the College of Design.
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President - Sara Merritt
Sara Merritt is a skilled visual artist and well-loved educator, giving her a valuable perspective as Arts Council President. She is the Education Manager at Iowa State University's Reiman Gardens and an art instructor at the ISU Memorial Union Workspace. You can often find her painting, drawing, bookbinding, printmaking, creating zendoodles--or teaching others to do so. To learn more about Sara, please visit her website, www.saramerritt.com/. Vice-President - Jennifer Drinkwater
Jennifer Drinkwater is an associate professor of art and visual culture in the ISU College of Design and was recently hired for the brand new position, Community Art Specialist, with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Jennifer's infectious enthusiasm, ability to think outside the box, and can-do attitude are a tremendous asset to the Arts Council. Visit Jennifer's website and check out her fabulous artwork, jenniferdrinkwater.com. |
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Secretary / Treasurer - Marla Martens
Marla Martens is a recent Iowa State graduate, having earned a degree in Advertising with a minor in English. She spent her last semester as an intern with the Arts Council, and when she finished her work with us, we just couldn't let her go! At the Arts Council, we rely on Marla to help us with financial record keeping and reporting. She is always ready to lend a hand wherever she is needed. Marla has been teaching herself to oil paint, and she is a master of Pinterest, another skill she has put to work for the benefit of the Arts Council, as she maintains our Pinterest account. |
Additional Board Members
These Board Members provide crucial support and much needed skills!
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Kerry Gibson
Dillon Olson Stan Rabe Sarah Schendel Reed Siems |
Fabulous refreshments made by Sara Schendel for the Arts Awards Celebration
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Stan Rabe emceeing at the Member Showcase
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Internship Positions
The Arts Council is pleased to offer internships to capable, interested students. These unpaid positions provide experience in marketing (including social media) and event management. Click here to see a position description. Contact Jennifer Brockpahler at director@amesart.org for an interview.
The Arts Council is pleased to offer internships to capable, interested students. These unpaid positions provide experience in marketing (including social media) and event management. Click here to see a position description. Contact Jennifer Brockpahler at director@amesart.org for an interview.
