Who We Are
Staff
Erin Lavelle
Artistic Director
Christina DeVries
Operations Director
Ches Cipriano
2024 Producer
Angie Courchaine
2024 Producer
Pamela Vázquez Torres
2024 Producer
Sydney Petersen
2024 Producer
Board Members
Art Shanty Projects trustees are guardians of the mission who ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements while also enforcing ethical guidelines. The purpose of the Board is to set general direction for and govern the organization in a manner that fosters positive relationships in the community. Member applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in becoming a board member, get more info on board membership or fill out the interest form.
Amber Bjork
Artist Liaison at Minnesota Fringe, Founding Member of The Winding Sheet Outfit, Theater Maker
Jean Heyer
Communicator, Connector and Social Justice Activist
Emily McGrath
Director, Integrated Communications at Tunheim
Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz
Architect, artist and plataforma Raíz teacher
Cole Sarar
Writer, Community Artist, & Communications Freelancer
Jeffrey Sherman
Artist, Designer, Technician
Neal Sorensen
Accessibility Professional, Artist and Maker
Julie Strand
Writer, Arts Program Director at COMPAS
Sarah Wirth
Senior Account Executive
2024 Open Call Jurors
Meg Bartlett-Chase
Erin Lavelle
Kari Pearson
Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz
Electra Vincent
Sarah Wirth