Shannon M Linker, Interim President
Shannon oversees the daily management of the Arts Council. Formerly, the Vice President and Director of Gallery 924, she currently serves in the capacity of Interim President during a national search for the Arts Council's new President and CEO. She also creates and directs programs and services that benefit central Indiana artists, and serves as the Council's principal liaison on artist issues with organizations throughout the city and state. Additionally, Shannon directs the Arts Council’s contemporary fine art gallery, Gallery 924.
(317) 631-3301 ext. 236
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Ernest Disney-Britton, Director of Grant Services & Education Partnerships
Ernest manages both the grantmaking programs and the arts education programs for the Arts Council. As the lead grants officer, he serves as support for arts organizations and individuals who apply for grant and fellowship funding through the Annual Grant Program, Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship, Robert D. Beckmann Jr. Emerging Artist Fellowship, and Transformational Impact Fellowship. Additionally, Ernest coordinates the Any Given Child Indianapolis program that is creating a long-range arts education plan for students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis Public Schools.
(317) 631-3301 ext. 235
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Rishard Allen, Grant Services & Education Partnerships Coordinator
Rishard assists the Director of Grant Services & Education Partnerships with the management of the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ grant and fellowships programs, arts education initiatives, arts organizations services, and equity initiatives.
(317) 631-3301 ext. 219
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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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Ken Jefferson, Office Manager
Ken manages day-to-day activities including welcoming visitors to the Arts Council and Gallery 924, providing information and referral services to the public, assisting with meetings and special events, and other special initiatives.
(317) 631-3301
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Shawn Jones, Website & Network Manager
Shawn serves as the website administrator, handling web programming and maintenance, and serves as the IT administrator for the organization.
(317) 631-3301
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Lindsey Lord, Public Art & Artist Services Coordinator
Lindsey assists with 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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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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Julia Muney Moore, Director of Public Art
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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Jeff Mountjoy, Indianapolis Artsgarden Production Coordinator
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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Erin Vollmer, Indianapolis Artsgarden Coordinator
Erin is responsible for assisting the Indianapolis Artsgarden Director with the coordination and management of events, operations, and maintenance.
(317) 624-7434
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