Who We Are
Who's Who
Staff
![Erin Lavelle, Artistic Director](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Erin-pic-ASP2024-300x300.jpg)
(she/her/hers)
Artistic Director
![](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Syd-pic-2024-281x300.jpg)
(they/them/theirs)
Production Director
![](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pamela-pic-2024-300x300.jpg)
(she/her/hers)
Administrative Director
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.
![Board Member Amber bjork](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Amber-Bjork-board-portrait-ASP2024-300x300.jpg)
Artist Liaison at Minnesota Fringe, Founding Member of The Winding Sheet Outfit, Theater Maker
![Board Member Juan Diego Perez la Cruz](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Juan-Diego-board-portrait-ASP2024-300x300.jpg)
Architect, artist and plataforma Raíz teacher
![Board Member Jeffrey Sherman](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JeffSherman-board-portrait-ASp2024-300x300.jpg)
Artist, Designer, Technician
![Board Member Julie Strand](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Julie-Strand-board-portrait-ASP2024-300x300.jpg)
Writer, Arts Program Director at COMPAS
![Board Member Sarah Wirth puts up a yellow flag on the red shanty gate](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sarah-Wirth-board-portrait-ASP-2024-300x300.jpg)
Senior Account Executive
![Kelly Munson](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kelly-Munson-e1701385079471-300x300.jpg)
Designer, Artist & Teacher by day. Weaver & Bread Baker by night.
![Board member Cole Sarar](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cole-Sarar-board-portrait-ASP2024-300x300.png)
Writer, Community Artist, & Communications Freelancer
![Board Member Neal Sorensen](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Neal-Sorensen-board-portrait-ASP2024-285x300.jpg)
Accessibility Professional, Artist and Maker
![Garrett VanRoekel](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Garrett-VanRoekel-e1701736751691-300x300.jpg)
Architect, Maker & Student of Life.
FOUNDERS
Peter Haakon Thompson
(he/him/his)
David Pitman
(he/him/his)
![](https://artshantyprojects.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Art-Shanty-founders-on-shore-no-shoes-1024x681.jpeg)
Peter and David at Medicine Lake, 2012
2024 Open Call Jurors
Meg Bartlett-Chase
Juan Diego Pérez la Cruz
Erin Lavelle
Electra Vincent
Kari Pearson
Sarah Wirth
Join the fun!
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