Calumet Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Calumet Art Center creates a rare integration of human creativity and scholarship that strengthens an appreciation of historic and cultural values and encourages varied modes of unique expression.
Our Purpose and Goals:
1. To be an integral part of educational offerings integrating math and science into the teaching of Art, History and Culture.
2. To maintain high standards for curating, scholarship and the Center’s programs by recruiting qualified personnel.
3. To maintain and enhance the Center’s facilities, preserving and maintaining its culture and history.
4. To maintain an interactive program of exhibitions and cultural activities for the Calumet Art Center’s public, heightening awareness and encouraging participation.
5. To seek cooperation with regional and extra-regional art centers.
6. To acquire, develop, preserve, and interpret a comprehensive and exemplary permanent collection of local art, maintaining the collection by developing strategies for attracting grants, donations, and gifts of art.
Calumet Art Center – Board of Directors and Executive Director
We are fortunate to have a Board of Directors and Executive Director from a variety of backgrounds. Following are their names and committee responsibilities, if applicable.
Lynn Anderson Public Relations Co-Chairperson
Nicole Butler Youth Activities Committee Chair & Youth Board Advisor
Bob Dawson Secretary
Kathie Dianda Board Vice-Chairperson
Suzie (Mary) Gerstberger PENDING Archives & Membership Co-Chairperson
Ed Gray Executive Director & Facilities Chairperson
Pam Hecht Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
Joan McFadden Board Chairperson
Barbara Rose Governance Committee & Planning Committee Chairperson
Laura Smyth Public Relations Co-Chairperson
Monica Rovano Performance Art Committee Chairperson
Jane VanEvera Visual Art Committee Chairperson
Laura Pennington PENDING Archives & Membership Co-Chairperson
Deb Oyler Volunteer, Library Chairperson
Our newest Youth Board members are:
Elizabeth Kauppila
Matt Riutta
