40 YEARS AND THRIVING!

As we celebrate 40+ years of the Junction City Arts Council  we enjoy reflecting on the many wonderful events and activities held over the years and quite a few changes as well.

In 2013, the Council decided to move the office, studio and gallery from the storefront location to space in the C.L. Hoover Opera House building at 135 West 7th concern that our nonprofit organization might not survive this time of transition, but to paraphrase Mark Twain, “Reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated.” 

The Junction City Arts Council was founded for the purpose of bringing together individuals and organizations interested in the promotion and development of all forms of art and culture in Junction City and Geary County. We continue to pursue this vision. In addition to hosting cultural events to promote the arts and providing a gallery where local artists can display their work, the Junction City Arts Council conducts art classes for adults, preschoolers and older children every week. At noon on Saturdays a free art class underwritten by corporate sponsors is offered to children ages 5 through 10 that do not have access to art classes in school.

For many years the Arts Council operated with a volunteer staff, as we do today. Many faithful individuals, businesses and charitable organizations have provided financial resources, time and talent. We wish to express our most sincere thanks to all who have contributed both financially and through their hard work and dedication during the past years and in those to come.

Thank You! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Staff & Board

Current Board Members
Sherry Frewerd- President
Lana Humphress - Vice President  
Sally Jardine - Secretary/Treasurer
Emily Vierya
Michael Gray
Joy Davis
Freal Frazier
Jacob Keehn
Peggy Moeller

Past Presidents & Directors

Incorporators 
Jolanna Montgomery
Charles Neale 
Frances Lee Howe

Directors 
1976 - 1981    Diane Schwartz
1981 - 1984    Jean Hoppas 
1985 - 1990    Lydia Leek 
1990 - 1990    Linda Copeland 
1990 - 1991    Leslee Willey 
1991 - 1996    Suzanne Coburn
1996 - 2001    Kay Deever
2005 - 2013    Gail Parsons

Administrator
2013 -2014     Kimberly Scaler

Board Presidents
1978 - 1981    Jolanna Montgomery
1981 - 1983    Charles Neale
1983 - 1986    Charles Volland
1986 - 1990    Lois Moon
1990 - 1992    Charles Volland
1992 - 1995    Jane Roether
1995 - 1996    Charles Neale
1997 - 1998    Janette Vogelsang
1998 - 1999    John Triplett
1999 - 2003    Rod Barnes
2003 - 2004    Susan Moyer
2004 - 2007    Rod Barnes
2007 - 2008    Tony Ballard
2008 - 2009    Judy Rosa 
2009 - 2010    Kelle Gross
2010 - 2011    John Armstrong
2011 - 2011    Melody Saxton
2012 - 2012    Kimberly Scaler
2013 -  2013   Dustin Pfamatter
2014 -  2015   Sally Jardine
2015 -  2016   Michael Gray
2016-2017      Michael Gray
​2017-2018      Sally Jardine
2018               Sherry Frewerd

This list of presidents and directors is to the best of current knowledge, anyone who has information differing than what is noted here, please contact us.