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 & BoardCurrent 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 & DirectorsIncorporators
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. |
