OUR Executive Teams |
Board Members |
Patti SevensmaPresident |
| Current term: 2021 - 2024 president@iseaartexhibit.org Leads the executive board. Leads the execution of key strategic initiatives, including the annual budget and the annual schedule of events. Serves on committees as required. Another key area of focus in her portfolio is the long-term strategy of the organization. |
Vacant1st Vice President | Current term:
Provides insight and guidance to the executive board. Serves on committees as required. Other areas of engagement are based on the Vice President's interests. Acts as President in the absence of the President.
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June Galaz2nd Vice President | .jpg) | Current term: 2020 - 2023 iseaentry@iseaartexhibit.org
Provides insight and guidance to the executive board. An area of focus in her portfolio is the management of exhibition submissions. Acts as President in the absence of the President and 1st Vice President.
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Marylu DykstraSecretary |
| Current term: 2022 - 2025 Provides insight and guidance to the executive board. Serves on committees as required. Records minutes at the monthly board meetings and annual membership meetings. Additional support is provided for outbound communications for members, events, and initiatives of the organization. |
Kimberly GillTreasurer |
| Current term: 2020 - 2023 financialquestions@iseaartexhibit.org Provides insight and guidance to the executive board. Serves on committees as required. Supervises the preparation of budgets, financial statements and related reports, ensuring that the Board receives the financial information necessary for sound decision-making. Supports the establishment of key strategic initiatives. |
April RimpoMember at Large |
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Current term: 2022 - 2025
Provides insight and guidance to the executive board. Areas of focus in her portfolio are social media, membership. Her many talents with video equipment has really improved ISEA 's ability to hold art talks. She serves on committees as required. |
Bill ArmitageMember at Large |
| Current term: 2023 - 2026
Provides insight and guidance to the executive board. Areas of focus in his portfolio are leadership, guidance of procedures, and writing needed documents for ISEA.
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Committee Chairpersons |
Marylu Dykstra and Kimberly GillArt Innovation Talks |
| Manages the planning, communication, execution, and broadcast of Art Innovation Talks on Zoom and YouTube. The committee is comprised of April Rimpo, Haley Joseph, Jenni Bateman, Kimberly Gill, LIz Walker, Marylu Dykstra, Patti Sevensma and Renee Kahn. |
Gary Eldridge and John LabotsAnnual Exhibition Catalog |
| Manages the production and distribution of the annual exhibition catalog. Works with the executive board to engage graphic artists, proofreaders, and printers. Develops catalog content and obtains information about invited and award-winning artists and artworks. The committee is comprised of John Labots, Gary Eldridge and Patti Sevensma. |
Marylu DykstraCommunications |
| Writes communications as directed by the President. Supports the development of the procedures manual and co-develops the annual schedule of events. The committee manages the quarterly newsletter edited by Mary-Jane Morris. The committee is comprised of Marylu Dykstra and Mary-Jane Morris. |
Patti Sevensma and Kimberly GillDevelopment - Awards, and Sponsors |
| Communicates with potential sponsors and donors each year regarding their participation. Maintains contact information for all potential sponsors and donors. Ensures sponsors and donors are thanked and benefits are provided as promised. The committee is comprised of Kimberly Gill and Patti Sevensma with assistance from Mary-Lou MacDonald |
June Galaz and Steven PurteeExhibition Intake |
| Manages the intake, organization, and publication of online exhibitions as well as the submissions for the Annual International Open Juried Exhibition. Communicates with artists in support of their submissions. The committee is comprised of June Galaz, Steven Purtee, Renee Kahn, Patti Sevensma, and Alisa Clark. |
Moderating TeamExperimental Artists International Group |
| Collectively administers and moderates the "Experimental Artists: An International Community" group on Facebook. Leads the growth and stewardship of this community of experimental artists and experimental art enthusiasts, which provides a supportive, collaborative environment of fellowship. The moderating team is comprised of Elaine Weiner-Reed, Laura Whitesides Host, Liz Walker, and Ruth Armitage. |
InactiveInternational Engagement | Pursues new initiatives to increase the engagement of international artists in fellowship, learning opportunities, exhibitions, and membership. Identifies barriers to engagement and develops methods to break those barriers in an equitable way. The committee is tentatively comprised of Dilys Jackson, Jude Anogwih, Mary-Jane Morris, Patti Sevensma, Renee Kahn, and Sandra Hansen. |
Doris Charest and Joanna CokeJury Committee |
| Manages the recruitment, development, selection, and coordination of exhibition jurors and the development of jury guidelines and policies. The committee is comprised of Joanna Coke. Doris Charest, and Patti Sevensma, Advisor
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Marylu DykstraLegal |
| Keeps safe Corporate legal documents: Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Book of Resolutions, Operating Procedures Manual, and Book of Minutes. Files annual Secretary of State report for operational authority in the State of Michigan. Creates additional resolutions and policies for approval by the executive board. The committee is comprised of Anne Dalton, Linda Cowles, Marylu Dykstra and Velvet Rattelade. |
Kimberly Gill and April RimpoMembership |
| Provides guidance and support to members with questions or concerns about their membership. Supports the maintenance of the member database. The committee is comprised of Kimberly Gill, April Rimpo with Volunteer recruiter, LaVonne Marshall |
Marylu DykstraScholarships |  | Reviews and juries the annual members-only scholarship essays and awards a winner. Communicates with the scholarship winner to ensure information is included in the newsletter, website, and social media. The committee is comprised of Elaine Weiner-Reed, Liz Lystra, Marylu Dykstra and Velvet Rattelade. |
April RimpoSocial Media |  | Posts images of ISEA exhibited works daily on social media (Instagram, Facebook) along with announcements, events, key dates and reminders. The committee is comprised of April Rimpo. |
LaVonne Marshall Volunteer Coordinator |
| Manages recruitment of volunteers by working closely with the board and membership committee to develop job descriptions and methods of onboarding new volunteers. Drafts and distributes calls for support with email blasts and various other means as appropriate. Supports new volunteers by coordinating training with knowledgeable committee members. Offers ongoing support to volunteers. |
April Rimpo, Jeaninne Hamilton Websites |
| Maintains the subscriptions and configurations of sites, domains and web services (e.g. email, membership management, exhibition display, registration, social media). Supports the maintenance of content on some of these technology resources. Responsibilities as follows: Jeanine Hamilton manages Blue Host (domain and email forwards) and RegFox. April Rimpo (Wild Apricot website edits) Cindy Brown and Marylu Dykstra (Proof Reading). The committee is comprised of April Rimpo, Jeaninne Hamilton, Cindy Brown, Marylu Dykstra (Patti Sevensma, advisor). |
Symposium Chairpersons |
Renee Kahn2023 Symposium |
| Manages the design and development of the annual symposium through planning, branding, scheduling, acquisitions of sites, and recruitment of presenters, educators, and sponsors. Works with the executive board to execute agreements and achieve strategic goals. The committee is comprised of Renee Kahn, Julie Olander, Kimberly Gill, and Patti Sevensma, Advisor |
Kimberly Gill &Liz Lystra2024 Symposium |  | Manages the design and development of the annual symposium through planning, branding, scheduling, acquisitions of sites, and recruitment of presenters, educators, and sponsors. Works with the executive board to execute agreements and achieve strategic goals. The committee will comprised of Liz Lystra and Kimberly Gill, Co-Chairs, Kendra Postma, Haley Joseph, Annie Morgan, Debra Shaffer, Laura Whitesides Host, LaVonne Marshall, Sandra Hansen, Marylu Dykstra, Patti Sevensma, Advisor |