Fishers Arts Council selects its first executive director

Rich

Reinhardt

The Fishers Arts Council has announced its 2021 Board of Directors to be led by Executive Director Les Reinhardt and President Tom Rich. The Vice President & Treasurer is Laura Villanyi and the Secretary is Madeline Romeo.

Shari Knox will serve as an ex-officio member. Board members are Patricia Grabill, Chair of Juried Exhibit, Olivia Holt, Chair and creator of ASSET Lecture Series, Thomas Kneeland, Jill Lehman and Mike Patrick.

Romeo

Villanyi

The Fishers Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer board that promotes art and culture in Fishers. The Council oversees the exhibits at The Art Gallery at City Hall, sponsors Spark of Creativity events in June, November and December, participates in Harvest Fest held by the Fishers Parks and Recreation Department in September and works with businesses and the City to hold various Art Popups around the city in the Summer and Fall.

Les Reinhardt, a former Board member, will be the organization’s first-ever paid staff person. The Executive Director will be a part-time position, and she will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. She will serve a two-year term.

The Fishers Arts Council works closely with the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission, Nickel Plate Arts and Fishers Music Works to promote art and culture for the residents of and visitors to Fishers.