President

The senior manager of the Western States Arts Federation's Public Art Archive. She is responsible for the program’s long-term planning and product development to promote digital tools for the documentation, management, and public engagement with public art. Goldstein previously served as the public art and program manager for the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Lori studied as an undergraduate at Colorado College and received her master’s degree in art history with an emphasis on public art from the University of Colorado Boulder. In addition to her role on the Art Garage Board of Directors, Lori also serves on the board of Public Art Dialogue. Recent publications include “Taking Inventory: Digital public art collections and the challenge of physical distance,” a chapter published in the 2022 book The Failures of Public Art and Participation and "The Power of Play: A Conversational Dialogue with Risa Puno," an interview published in Public Art Dialogue.

Vice President

Research Analyst and Open Source Investigator who has been in the field for nearly ten years. In her previous role in Development for her Alma mater, Tess identified prospects of wealth for their $250M campaign. Prior, she served as a Major Gift Officer also for Ohio Wesleyan and before that, she served as the Development Manager of Research for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. She started her career at Illinois Institute of Technology on the Principal Gifts team and then served as a Major Gifts Officer. Tess served on the board of the Richard M. Ross Art Museum at Ohio Wesleyan for 10 years. She serves on the Boards of a private Family Foundation and Private Fund. Tess enjoys painting and gardening when she's not Momming or hiking.

Treasurer

Paige Hardle is an attorney who advises clients in the construction industry on complex contracting and business matters. Paige understands that creativity comes in all shapes and sizes and is passionate about the impact accessible art can have on an individual and the community. As a graduate of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts' Leadership Arts program, Paige brings a thoughtful and strategic perspective to governance and financial stewardship in her role as treasurer. A lifelong community volunteer, Paige previously served on the Board of Directors of Fitting Futures in Lincoln, Nebraska and

Secretary

Sara earned her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Michigan State University and is a multi-media artist and photographer. With more than 20 years of experience teaching and working with children, she is passionate about fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression in every student.

Sara believes that creativity exists in everyone and that every student can succeed when given the right tools, encouragement, and instruction. Her classroom encourages curiosity, artistic exploration, and hands-on learning in a supportive and engaging environment.

And if you ask her favorite color, she’ll happily answer: “the rainbow” — because choosing just one has never been her style.

Member

Rochelle Johnson is an artist who was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Focusing on the color indigo as a personal and historical symbol, she challenges conventional portrayals of race in art, particularly those rooted in Western ideals. Her work forges connections between personal and collective experiences, frequently addressing themes of resilience, beauty, and the continuous journey of self-discovery within the framework of Black identity.

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, and a Master of Fine Arts from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her work has been displayed at the Bell Projects Gallery, Denver; The ArtBase, Basalt, Colorado; Redline Contemporary Art Center, Denver; and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, Colorado.

In addition to creating in her studio, Johnson serves as a teacher, mentor, and curator. She remains dedicated to exploring and sharing diverse narratives through her art.

www.rochellejohnsonstudio.com

Member

Marissa graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A in creative writing and attended The New School NY for media studies, with a concentration in conceptual art. She returned to Denver in 2014, after two decades on the East coast, to raise her family and continue teaching. Marissa is certified in Early Intervention Infant and Toddler ASL, a level IV ECE Teaching with ECE Director Qualification, and , and practiced "Teaching for Artistic Behavior" method of art instruction for over a decade.

She recently transitioned into a career in nonprofit development and marketing. As a published author and gallery artist she believes that a love of art begins at birth and joined The Art Garage board to help support their mission to instill the idea that everyone is an artist and deserves accessible and safe spaces to create. 

Member

Kimm grew up in the Chicago area and is a proud mom of three and an experienced upper elementary educator with deep ties to the Park Hill community, where her family spent many formative years. As her children grew up, they participated in a variety of programs at the Art Garage, where they developed creativity and confidence. Kimm is passionate about books, photography, travel, and creative writing, and she is currently working on a narrative nonfiction picture book that she hopes to publish in the future. She also enjoys learning new skills, including learning how to play Mahjong, and embraces opportunities for lifelong learning and creativity.

Philanthropy and service have been guiding principles throughout Kimm's life, values instilled by her grandmother and parents and reinforced through various volunteer work. Beginning with volunteer opportunities in high school and continuing through her involvement with the Junior League of Denver, supporting her children's schools, mentoring kids with a local non-profit, and now the Art Garage, she has always sought ways to give back. Outside of her professional and volunteer roles, Kimm maintains an active lifestyle through tennis, pickleball, and other outdoor activities. She joined the Art Garage Board to help expand access to meaningful arts opportunities and to continue making a positive impact on the Park Hill community and surrounding neighborhoods for generations to come.