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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Shannon M Linker, Vice President, Artist Engagement & Director of Gallery 924
B.F.A. and M.A. in Art History

Shannon assists the president with daily management of the Arts Council. She 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, 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

Bailey Peycha, Impact & Equity Coordinator
B.S. in Arts Management 

Bailey assists the Vice President of Community Impact & Investment and Manager of Grant Programs 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. 233
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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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Jennifer Delgadillo, Marketing Coordinator

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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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Shawn Jones, Website & Network Manager
B.S. in Arts Administration

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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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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