OUR Executive Teams

Board Members

Committee Chairpersons

Manages the production and distribution of the annual exhibition catalog. Works with the executive board to engage graphic artists, proof readers, and printers. Develops the information included and obtains information about invited and award winning artists and artworks.

The committee is comprised of John Labots and Patti Sevensma.

Manages the quarterly newsletter development; writes communications as directed by the President; serves on the website committee; chairs the scholarship committee; supports the development of the annual catalog as requested; supports the development of the procedures manual; co-develops the annual schedule of events.

The committee is comprised of Marylu Dykstra.

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, Patti Sevensma, Cherie Correll, Beth Bynum and Virginia Mouch.

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 and Dr. Merle Plagge.

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, Rick Rogers, and Ruth Armitage.

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 new committee is tentatively comprised of Elaine Weiner-Reed, Mary-Jane Morris, Renee Kahn, Rick Rogers and Sara Madan.

Manages the recruitment, development, selection, and coordination of exhibition jurors and the development of jury guidelines and policies.

The committee is comprised of Barbara March, Bea Pappas, and Patti Sevensma.

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 Marylu Dykstra and Dr. Merle Plagge.

Recruits, coordinates and supports local liaisons of ISEA. Manages brochure inventory and shipments to local liaisons.

The committee is comprised of Joan Tarbell-Plato and Patti Sevensma.

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 Dr. Merle Plagge.

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 Barbara March, Bea Pappas, Marylu Dykstra, Dr. Merle Plagge, and Patti Sevensma.

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 and Barbara March.

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 and Barbara March.

Maintains the subscriptions and configurations of sites, domains and web services (e.g. email, membership management, exhibition display, registration, social media). Also supports the maintenance of content on some of these technology resources.

The committee is comprised of Marylu Dykstra, Dr. Merle Plagge, Patti Sevensma and Rick Rogers.

Symposium Chairpersons

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 Cherie Correll, Kimberly Gill, Marylu Dykstra, Mary-Lou MacDonald, Patti Sevensma and Philip Rice.

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 Cherie Correll, Kimberly Gill, Marylu Dykstra, Mary-Lou MacDonald, Patti Sevensma and Philip Rice.

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 Connie Osgood, Deann Stein-Hasinoff, Johanne Yakula, Maureen Stenzel-Rogers, Miles Constable, Rick Rogers, Teresa Friesen, and Yvonne DuBourdieu.

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 Connie Osgood, Deann Stein-Hasinoff, Johanne Yakula, Maureen Stenzel-Rogers, Miles Constable, Rick Rogers, Teresa Friesen, and Yvonne DuBourdieu.

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 Bea Pappas and Deborah Butler.