Team
MCAC
The Muskingum County Arts Council nurtures a thriving community by championing the transformative power of arts, culture, and collaboration. Our mission is to create an engaged and vibrant community through arts, humanities, and culture.
Muskingum County Arts Council Board of Directors
Kristy Szemetylo, President
Kelly Ashby, Vice-President
Karla Frye, Secretary
Brian Wagner, Treasurer
Sandy Booth Whitney, Joseph Lewis, Faith Cornell, Patsy McDonald, Madeline Fraoli, Jessica Spires, Mark Goodall, Allison Weeks, Jennifer Johnston-Baker, Jillian Von Gunten, Roberta Lepi, Dr. Erin Bauer
“Celebrating Creativity, Inspiring Community.”
Meet the passionate individuals driving creativity and collaboration at MCAC.
Kristy Szemetylo
MCAC President
50+ years advocating for the arts, visioning possibilities, and cultivating creativity.
Karla Frye
MCAC Secretary
Individually and in her role as a city council member, Karla supports and celebrates the diverse artists of our community.
Jess Spires
MCAC Content Manager
Excels at organizing engaging cultural experiences for the community.
Kelly Ashby
MCAC Vice President
Advocate for the Arts and the Economic Impact they have on a community.
Brian Wagner
MCAC Treasurer
Supports MCAC’s initiatives with his drive for improving the quality of life for all residents in our community.
Executive Director
MCAC Executive Director
You? Lead the organization with visionary strategies and a collaborative spirit. We are recruiting our first Executive Director! Apply.
Uniting Muskingum County Through Art
Explore the heartfelt stories of those who’ve been inspired by our work and community impact.
Creating an environment that encourages student creativity and self-expression in the classroom is a rewarding challenge. Collaboration with a countywide arts group is a win for our kids.
Mallory Hill
Philo Elementary Art Educator
I feel fortunate to play a role in connecting audiences with performers in Muskingum County by providing a space where people can come together and share the joy of live music.
Jim Watson
Local Business Owner
The Barn – Zanesville
I ran because I love this community and wanted to be part of making it even more vibrant.
Molly Crooks
Past Muskingum County Commissioner