Board of Directors

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    Lori Goldstein

    President

    Lori is senior manager of the Western States Arts Federation's Public Art Archive, leading long-term planning and digital tools for public art documentation and engagement. She previously served as public art and program manager for the Arts Council of Lake Oswego. Lori holds an MA in art history from CU Boulder and a BA from Colorado College. She also serves on the board of Public Art Dialogue.

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    Tess Hallinan

    Vice President

    Tess is a Research Analyst and Open Source Investigator with more than ten years in the field, focused on major gifts and prospect research. She previously worked with Illinois Institute of Technology, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Ohio Wesleyan University. Tess has served on the Art Garage Board for over five years. Her investing focuses on affordable clean energy and critical infrastructure solutions.

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    Paige Hardle

    Treasurer

    Paige is an attorney who advises clients in the construction industry on complex contracting and business matters. A graduate of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts' Leadership Arts program, Paige brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective to governance and financial stewardship as treasurer. She previously served on the Board of Directors of Fitting Futures in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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    Sara Donnelly

    Secretary

    Sara earned her BA 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's passionate about fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression, believing every student can succeed with the right tools and encouragement. Ask her favorite color and she'll happily answer "the rainbow."

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    Rochelle Johnson

    Member

    Rochelle is a Denver-born artist whose work uses the color indigo as a personal and historical symbol to challenge conventional portrayals of race in art. She earned her BA in Illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and her MFA from Clark University. Her work has been shown at Bell Projects Gallery, The ArtBase, Redline Contemporary Art Center, and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. www.rochellejohnsonstudio.com

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    Marissa Forbes

    Member

    Marissa graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in creative writing and studied media studies at The New School NY. She returned to Denver in 2014 to raise her family and continue teaching. She is certified in Early Intervention Infant and Toddler ASL and holds Level IV ECE Teaching qualifications. A published author, gallery artist, and now nonprofit development professional, Marissa believes a love of art begins at birth.

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    Kimm Lucas

    Member

    Kimm is a proud mom of three and an experienced upper elementary educator with deep ties to the Park Hill community, where her children grew up participating in Art Garage programs. Philanthropy and service have been guiding principles throughout her life, from the Junior League of Denver to mentoring kids with local nonprofits. Kimm joined the Art Garage Board to help expand access to meaningful arts opportunities in Park Hill and beyond.

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