2024 MAF Advisory Board


Michelle Havener, Michelle Havener State Farm
Elisabeth Kissling, Iowa Donor Network
Tami Peck, Marion Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Petersen, Artist
Chip Scholl, Artist
Barbara Shultz, Artist
Diane Stickney Scholl, Virtuoso Travel
Janice White, Artist
Mark J. Rheinschmidt, Farmers State Bank
Joshua Gerber, Art Teacher, Marion High School


Director & Committee Heads

Director
Lexi Matthews

Empty Bowls 
Ellen Kleckner, Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
Josh Gerber, Faculty, Kennedy High School
Corridor Woodturners of Cedar Rapids 

Create & Explores Spaces
Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
237 Collective
Darrin Crowe

Graphic Design
Cathy Petersen


Kathy Frerichs & Burger King of Marion
Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Jennifer Roberts
Ellen Kleckner-Juror
Benjamin Jensen-Juror
Barbara Shultz- Juror

Friends of Marion Arts Festival

Amber Bisinger
Annette Comried
Riki Breitsprecher
Ryan and Liz Waller
Kelsie & Jamie Hoth
Frydae Ice Cream & Street Fries


Marion Chamber of Commerce

Jill Ackerman, President
Tami Schlamp, Director of Member Services
Lacey Schroeder, Program Director, Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District
Sue Tate, Administrative Assistant