Meet Our Board

The ArtsCenter's Board of Directors consists of a diverse group of professionals, artists, and community leaders who share a commitment to fostering artistic growth and creativity in Orange County. Their guidance and expertise play an essential role in the continued success of our organization. Discover the dedicated individuals who make up our Board of Directors below!
  • Taylor Dansby

    Taylor Dansby is an art, technology, and learning maven who specializes in storytelling. As an undergraduate from UNC ‘02 he…
  • Beth Gardiner

    Beth Gardiner is a multi-hyphenate creative type focused on live events, storytelling, and community. After earning degrees in Theatre from…
  • Vicki Rovine

    Victoria (Vicki) Rovine is Professor of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of…
  • Allyson Cross

    Allyson is a Rhode Island native who relocated to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area in 2016 and quickly made it her…
  • Joe Daley

    Joe Daley is a North Carolina native who grew up in Wilmington and stayed in the triangle after graduating from…
  • Chieko Murasugi

    Chieko Murasugi is an artist who was born in Tokyo, raised in Toronto, and based in San Francisco for 20…
  • Fabrizio Bianchi

    Fabrizio Bianchi is a third-generation Latinx artist living and working in Durham, NC. With a Bachelors degree from East Carolina…
  • Bernadette Pelissier

    Bernadette Pelissier

    Bernadette came to Chapel Hill in 1975 to study at UNC and received her Ph.D. in Sociology in 1980. Bernadette’s…
  • Kamal A. James

    Kamal A. James is founder and Chief Educator at JamesEducation.com. He uses the SAT and ACT to promote college preparation…
  • Mark Kleinschmidt

    Mark Kleinschmidt grew up in the Air Force and spent his childhood living all around the country. He ultimately landed…
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    Becky Woodruff

    Becky Woodruff is the Owner/Manager of the Frame & Print Shop at University Place and The Frame & Print Shop…
  • Jackie Tanner

    Jackie Tanner was born in London then lived in Brussels until age five when her family moved back to the UK. After…
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    Emily Evens

    Emily Evens is a North Carolina native who has lived in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area for 25 years. She is…
  • Rebecca Moore

    Rebecca Moore is a ceramic artist living and working in Carrboro. She has been involved in education-related endeavors for many…