Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (Tennessee Craft)
Board Chair
| Board Chair | JoEl LoGiudice |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Retired Arts Administrator, Fiber and Textile Artist, Glass Artist |
| Term | January 2023 to December 2024 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Afinson | Voting | |
| Julie Boisseau-Craig | Voting | |
| Ms. Audry Deal-McEver | Arts Educator, Clay Artist | Voting |
| Mr. Reneau Dubberley | Retired engineer, Craft artist, wood turning | Voting |
| Nancy Fischman | Arts Gallery and Studios Owner, Artist-Ceramics | Voting |
| Mr. Shaun Giles | Community Engagement Director, Frist Art Museum | Voting |
| Donna Glassford | Voting | |
| Jonathan Harwell-Dye | Voting | |
| Ms. Kelly Hider | Arts Educator, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts | Voting |
| Allison Letson | Healthtrust/HCA - Integration Services Manager | Voting |
| Ms. JoEl LoGiudice | Retired Arts Administrator, Fiber/Textile Artist | Voting |
| J Denise Miller | ||
| Pat Moody | Voting | |
| Paige Moore | Faculty, Union University - Ceramics and Sculpture | Voting |
| Patricia Schwarz | Artist: Clay and Photograhy | Voting |
| Courtney Stone | Attorney, Waller | Voting |
| David Taylor | Hospitality/Entertainment Owner; Artist: Clay | Voting |
| Carlton Wilkinson | Wilkinson Arts; Arts Educator; Proprietor | Voting |
| Jessica Wilson | Arts Educator-Tn Tech; Artist: Clay | Voting |
| Donna Woodley | Arts Educator - Tennessee State University; Artist: Painting | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 2.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 99% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 100% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 4 |
Standing Committees
| Board Governance |
| Community Engagement |
| Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
| Education |
| Executive |
| Fair |
| Finance |
| Membership |
| Nominating |
| Professional Development |
| Program / Program Planning |
| Scholarship |
Risk Management Provisions
| Commercial General Liability |
| Directors and Officers Policy |
| General Property Coverage |
| Special Event Liability |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| As revealed in Tennessee Craft's strategic plan, one current goal is to develop a more diversified board and stronger committee structure that will sustain the organization's ability to meet its mission, with emphasis on fundraising and connecting to the community. The Community Engagement Committee / DEI has laid the groundwork for ongoing relationship building with other nonprofits focused on specific cultures, including those serving immigrants and refugees and any segment who are currently under-represented in our member population. Many of our initial contacts have resulted in participation by their group offering a craft activity in the Kids' Tent that children can make and take home, fitting into our fair's current structure, partnerships and collaborations within and with communities and diverse organizations. The goal is to find interested craft artists who may want to benefit from demonstrating at our fairs or otherwise participating in our events and activities and in joining within communities at multi-cultural events.. An advisory council and committees with board, staff and community members has been formed of individuals who care about our mission and will make themselves available to offer advice, open doors and speak knowledgeably about Tennessee Craft to others in the community. |
