Staff
Dave LawrenceDave Lawrence, President & CEO

As the city’s chief advocate for the arts, Dave directs all aspects of the Arts Council of Indianapolis including strategic planning and implementation, grant programs, marketing, operations and artist services. Having served the arts community for 20 years, Dave was named president and CEO of the Arts Council in December 2009 after a national search. A graduate of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (class XXIX), Dave’s passion for and dedication to the arts are evidenced in his leadership of the Arts Council.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 222
davel@indyarts.org


Anne ValentineAnne Valentine, Vice President

Anne executes all grant programs, including managing the annual grant program of the City of Indianapolis, directs fundraising activities, and works closely with Arts Council President Dave Lawrence on arts advocacy efforts and day-to-day Arts Council management.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 235
avalentine@indyarts.org


Janet BostonJanet Boston, Director of Marketing

Janet ensures that the Arts Council is marketing and communicating effectively to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including organizing monthly meetings of Indianapolis-area arts marketing professionals and overseeing the development of all collateral material produced by the Arts Council.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 214
janetb@indyarts.org


Jill EderJill Eder, Director of Finance

Jill oversees all finance-related activities, including budgeting, audits, grant payments, and all accounting functions.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 220
jill@indyarts.org


Charles FoxCharles Fox, Gallery & Office Coordinator

Charles attends to visitors to the Arts Council office and gallery and deals with various inquiries on the phone. He supplies information regarding the organization, services offered, and the gallery space. Charles also assists in the daily operations of the office and gallery exhibitions.

(317) 631-3301
cfox@indyarts.org


Shawn JonesShawn Jones, Website & Network Manager

Shawn serves as the website administrator, handling all web programming and maintenance and serves as the IT administrator for the organization.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 219
sjones@indyarts.org


Shannon LinkerShannon Linker, Director of Artist Services

Shannon serves as the Council's principal liaison with local artists, connecting artists and small artist-run organizations with the Arts Council's services including technology, marketing, communications, and public relations.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 236
slinker@indyarts.org


Candy MarshallCandy Marshall, Executive Assistant

Candy supports activities of the executive staff, manages office activities, serves as the liaison to the board of directors, manages special events and initiatives, and manages the internship program.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 215
cmarshall@indyarts.org


Jeff MountjoyJeff Mountjoy, Production Coordinator

Jeff handles the sound, lighting, and audio/visual aspects of Artsgarden events, maintains production equipment and inventory, and assists with events.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 129
jmountjoy@indyarts.org


Mike PrusaMike Prusa, Artsgarden Director

Mike provides day-to-day management of the Artsgarden, including programming, rentals, maintenance and operations.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 126
mprusa@indyarts.org


Jessica WarnerJessica Warner, Artsgarden Coordinator

Jessica is responsible for assisting the Artsgarden Director with the coordination and management of events, operations and maintenance.

(317) 631-3301 ext. 127
jwarner@indyarts.org


Ashley JacksonAshley Jackson, Cultural Concierge

Located in the Artsgarden, Cultural Concierge staff members offer visitors and residents detailed information about arts and cultural organizations and the city.

(317) 624-2563
ajackson@indyarts.org