Arts Council Staff

Julie Goodman, President & CEO
she/her

Julie is responsible for the implementation of Indy Arts Council’s strategic plan, organizational administration, and programming priorities including grants and fellowships, services and support for artists and arts organizations, the city’s public art program, the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Gallery 924, the Indy Arts Guide, and Any Given Child in partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools. As president and CEO, Julie leads stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and resource development required to advance the Art Council’s mission.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 222 
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Kate Oberreich, Artist Engagement Coordinator
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Kate assists with the coordination and implementation of Artist Services department initiatives, Gallery 924 and Indianapolis Artsgarden exhibitions, and the Arts Council's various public art programs and projects.

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(317) 624-2555

Rochelle Jerry, Director of Development
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Rochelle plans and executes fundraising, sponsorship, and advocacy campaigns to support Indy Arts Council’s general operations and programs that serve artists, nonprofit arts organizations, and community cultural partners.

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(317) 631-3301 ext. 215

Channie Jones, Director of Equity Partnerships
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Channie leads sector wide advancements in inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) internally within the Arts Council and across the Indianapolis arts and culture sector. 

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(317) 631-3301 ext. 225

Nikki Kirk, Director of Community Investment
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(317) 631-3301 ext. 219

Zachary Patterson, Grants, Research, & Community Investment Coordinator
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(317) 631-3301 ext. 233

Julia Muney Moore, Director of Public Art
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Julia directs and manages all aspects of Indy Arts Council public art programs, including project development and execution and maintenance of individual works of art. She works with neighborhood, community, and city partners to enhance public space, make places memorable, and improve quality of life.

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(317) 631-3301 ext. 240

Mike Prusa, Indianapolis Artsgarden Director
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Mike provides day-to-day management of the Indianapolis Artsgarden, including programming, rentals, maintenance, and operations.

(317) 624-2565
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Jeff Mountjoy, Indianapolis Artsgarden Production Manager
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Jeff handles the sound, lighting, and audio/visual aspects of Indianapolis Artsgarden events, maintains production equipment and inventory, and assists with events.

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(317) 624-0416

Alexis Sanford, Indianapolis Artsgarden Production & Event Coordinator
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(317) 624-7434
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Amanda Kingsbury, Director of Marketing & Communications
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(317) 631-3301 ext. 241

Melissa Rowe, Marketing & Communications Manager
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(317) 631-3301 ext. 230

Lauren Gendron, Director of Finance & Administration
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Lauren establishes the organization's financial status, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and manages HR activity.

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(317) 631-3301 ext. 220

Emily Worrell, Administrative Coordinator
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(317) 631-3301 ext. 225