Arts Council Staff

Julie Goodman, President & CEO
B.A. in Communication, minor in music

Julie is responsible for the implementation of ACI’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 specifically leads stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and resource development required to advance ACI’s mission of fostering meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 222 
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Ernest Disney-Britton, Vice President, Community Impact & Investment
B.A. in Arts Management, M.A. in Philanthropic Communication, and Ph.D. student of Communication

(317) 631-3301 ext. 235
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Kate Oberreich, Artist Engagement Coordinator
B.F.A. in Fine Arts

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.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 234
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Lindsey Lord, Director of Artist Services and Gallery 924
B.A. in Studio Art and M.A. in Arts Administration

Lindsey leads the coordination and implementation of Artist Services department initiatives, Gallery 924 exhibitions, and the Arts Council's various public art programs and projects.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 214
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Channie C Jones, Director of Equity Partnerships
B.A. in Art Education and M.A. in Arts Administration

Channie leads sector wide advancements in diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) 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
B.A. in Classics, M.A. in Art History, and M.B.A.

Julia directs and manages all aspects of public art programs of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, 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.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 240
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Mike Prusa, Indianapolis Artsgarden Director
B.S. in Business Administration

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 Coordinator
B.A. in English

Jeff handles the sound, lighting, and audio/visual aspects of Indianapolis Artsgarden events, maintains production equipment and inventory, and assists with events.

(317) 624-0416
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Amanda Kingsbury, Director of Marketing & Communications 

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Melissa Rowe, Marketing & Communications Manager

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(317) 631-3301 ext. 230

Lauren Gendron, Accounting Manager

Establishes the organization's financial status, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and manages HR activity.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 220
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Makenzie Healy, Administrative Assistant

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(317) 631-3301

Candy Marshall, Executive Assistant

Candy supports activities of the executive staff, manages office activities, serves as the liaison to the board of directors, and manages special events and initiatives.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 215
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Emily Worrell, Administrative Assistant

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(317) 631-3301 ext. 225