Dave Lawrence, President & CEO
As the city's chief advocate for the arts, Dave directs all aspects of the Arts Council of Indianapolis including arts advocacy and arts policy development, strategic planning and implementation, arts funding programs, and marketing and outreach initiatives. Under his leadership, ACI launched new marketing and arts education initiatives, opened Gallery 924, created a citywide murals initiative, 46 for XLVI, launched the Any Given Child Indy arts education initiative, and created three new artist fellowship programs.
Dave’s community engagement includes service on the boards of Visit Indy and the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, as well as membership on the host and local organizing committees for the Super Bowl XLVI, the 2015 NCAA Men’s’ Final Four, the 2016 US Conference of Mayors, and the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Through Dave’s leadership, the Arts Council was the recipient of a 2012 NUVO Cultural Vision Award. Additionally, Dave was a founding member of Americans for the Arts’ Emerging Leaders Council, a member of Class XXIX of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, and a frequent national grants panelist including most recently for the National Endowment for the Arts. Dave holds a B.A. in Communication from DePauw University.
(317) 631-3301 ext. 222
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Shannon Linker, Vice President
Shannon works closely with the President and CEO on daily management of the council. 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. Shannon also 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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Whit Bones, Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Advancement
Whit directs the marketing and communications for the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Artsgarden, and Gallery 924; as well as promotes the performances, programs, and exhibitions of central Indiana's arts and cultural organizations. He works to elevate the visibility of the Arts Council by creating meaningful collaborations and partnerships with community and civic entities.
(317) 631-3301 ext. 241
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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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Leesa Jing, Grant Services & Education Partnerships Coordinator
Leesa is responsible for assisting the Director of Grant Services & Education Partnerships with the management of the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ grant and fellowship programs, arts education initiatives, and arts organization services.
(317) 631-3301 ext. 219
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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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Kate Oberreich, Indianapolis Artsgarden Cultural Concierge
Kate works to build awareness and visibility for Indianapolis’ arts and cultural attractions, as well as to answer visitor questions concerning the city of Indianapolis and Circle Centre Mall.
(317) 624-2563
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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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