MEET OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEER BOARD:
Jess is a full time muralist with 20 years experience and a passion for helping emerging artists. She resides in Fort Collins and has coached artists across the US in residential and commercial murals. Her goal is to bring large scale public art to local businesses to keep Fort Collins vibrant. When they’re not working (rare moment) you can find them visiting new businesses in town or out in nature with her two rescue pups.
Chelsea Gilmore she/her
Artists & Events Director
Chelsea Gilmore is a professional artist focused on sculptural installation and mural works. Based in Northern Colorado, she works as arts and events coordinator with an arts nonprofit, cultivating a sense of belonging through community connections and vibrant cultural opportunities. Chelsea has a deep reverence for the wild and natural world— finding inspiration in the smallest of spaces and expresses these moments in a macrocosmic perspective. Find Chelsea making art for the people around town, walking by the river, or slinging drinks at Wolverine Farm Publick House.
Mēgan Kelly
she/her
Project Manager & Secretary
Mēgan is a longtime resident and lover of Fort Collins who enjoys finding beauty in the unexpected. A creator herself in clay and fiber, she is passionate about supporting the artists that make our community authentic and transforming the mundane into the unexpected.
Anne Rose Cendak she/her Community Relations & Events Co-Director
Anne Rose is an artist with a focus on watercolor and mixed media. She has called Colorado home for over a decade and believes that if you create art, you are an artist! She loves connecting with the community and cultivating genuine relationships. You might spot her around town with her one-eyed pup, Alfie or catching some local live music.
Jessi Kauffmann they/she
Marketing Content Director
Jessi loves to spend time outdoors, and is currently focused on the art of metalsmithing and making hand-crafted jewelry pieces. They also love music, hiking, climbing, and pretty much anything outdoors. She also has a passion for accessibility and loves contributing to the community by making art more accesible and inclusive!