Joshua Prentice, Executive Director
Joshua received his BA from Warren Wilson College, a small liberal arts college outside of Asheville NC, where he majored in Fine Arts/Theatre. After a 12-year career in IT that included Director of Information Technology and Director of Operations, Joshua moved to Berea KY, returning to the Appalachian region. Joshua served as President of the Board of Directors of the Berea Arts Council during COVID when there was no staff, and lead the organization to being a more community-focused arts organization. He earned his MA in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky, and became a Program Manager for the Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mount Sterling KY, where he worked in the community and completed a community research report on needs of the community and how art can solve those needs.
Along with the general administration of the organization, Joshua focuses on arts emergency management, IDEA practices, and community enhancement. He writes poetry under the pen name Joshua Gray.
Kailyn Shalosky, Program Associate
Kailyn Shalosky serves as the Program Associate for the Muskingum County Arts Council, where she combines a passion for data, organization, and community impact to strengthen the role of the arts across the region. She is committed to using thoughtful metrics and clear communication to highlight the vitality of the arts in Muskingum County.
A graduate of Muskingum University with a BA in Theatre and Media Production, Kailyn went on to earn her Master’s in Arts Administration from Ohio University. In addition to her work with MCAC, she is the ASPIRE Arts Leadership Coordinator for Region 2 of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, supporting emerging art leaders in the field.
Originally from Warsaw, Ohio, Kailyn has grown deeply connected to Muskingum County through her years in the local arts community and is dedicated to helping it continue to value the arts.
