Joanne began her career in the U.S. Army, and while stationed in Hawaii, discovered her love of performing arts management.  She worked for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for over two decades, during which time she completed a B.A. and M.P.A. from Indiana University.  She recently moved to the American Pianist Association.  Her personal commitment to the Guild is without question, having previously served on its board from 2012 – 2018.   

Cindy has lived & worked in Brown County for years.  She has a long history of fulfilling medical needs in Brown County. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and  her Master’s Degree in Family Health, both from the IU School of Nursing. She was privileged to be hired as a Family Nurse Practitioner by IU Health in Nashville where she remains employed part time.  She was blessed to have a wonderful mother-in-law, Margaret Colglazier, who was a regionally known expert in early Indiana art and a local visionary who lead the Brown County Art Guild for many years.  Cindy has an interest and passion for maintaining and promoting the unique culture of Brown County art.  

Pat is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.A. in English and an M.S. in Special 

Education.  She lived for 30 years in Bloomington before moving to Brown County in 1998.  She taught in the Monroe County School Corporation for 19 years.   While in Bloomington she served two terms as a director of the Monroe County YMCA and one term on the board of the Indiana University Credit Union.

After relocating to Brown County, she quickly became involved in the art community.  She was a director of Indiana Heritage Arts for 11 years, serving as membership chair, vice-president and president.  She also became a “hobby” painter, enjoying art instruction from local artists and taking workshops from Bob Eberle, Todd Reifers, Todd Williams, Mary Ann Davis and others.

She believes it is important for the Brown County Art Guild to sustain a vibrant and viable presence in the community and wishes to contribute to that end.

Cathy has been appreciative of art and artists for as long as she can remember.  She recalls the many experiences she has had from the daily drawing lessons given by her kindergarten teacher thru the art history courses she enjoyed at DePauw University.  As a preschool and an elementary school teacher herself, she offered many art options to her students.  

Since moving to Brown County in 1969 she has advocated for enhancing art opportunities for Brown County students.  She is a founding member of Nashville’s Art and Entertainment Commission and has been an Indiana Heritage Arts board member for many years.

Nancy is a proud Hoosier, having been born and reared in Indiana.  Nancy graduated from Indiana University with a BA in French, an MAT in French, and an MBA.

Nancy’s business career included employment at Cummins, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana and concluded with 24 years of employment at Eli Lilly and Company with experiences in information technology, human resources and procurement.  

She served on the boards of directors for the now-closed Columbus branch of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis, Indiana Landmarks and is currently a member of the National Advisory Board of the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University. Since Nancy’s retirement from Eli Lilly, she participated as a docent at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.  She also served on the Collections Committee for the IMA.  Nancy is now studying to be a docent at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Ron is a professor of history at Ball State University with a background in elementary social studies, museum studies and public history media.  He has written or co-written several books and articles on the subject.  He conducts curriculum and instruction teacher in-service programs that are designed to engage and challenge people to work together to find solutions for their elementary social studies students. 

Ron’s initial interest in art came from a college art methods professor who particularly pointed to collage, textile, print and pottery.  When he began to collect art on his own, he discovered the Brown County Art Guild.  Ron has always found the quality of the artwork to hold his interest. He has been introduced to new works and enjoys the artists who show there.  He is always interested in who is painting, what discoveries the artists are making and how they are stretching.

Preserving the historic art collection and helping audiences meet current artists are very meritorious aspirations. 

Carol Risting has had a diverse career holding various leadership positions including serving as the COO of a mid-size law firm, a co-founder of an insurance claims business, the business principal for an architectural design firm, the director of the Harvard University Institute for Learning in Retirement, the director of training and organizational development at a nationwide corporation, and a business strategy/human resources consultant.

The Brown County Art Guild is a real gem. It has been a joy to discover its storied past as well as the work of its current Guild members. I have always been passionate about the arts and community service. Serving on the board provides a unique opportunity to support the preservation of the historic collection, promote the talented Guild artists, and foster a vibrant arts community which enriches the lives of others.

Tom received a M.S. in Public Affairs from Indiana University.  He retired after 24 years as a co-owner of a Columbus, Indiana commercial printing company.  Throughout his career he had the good fortune to work in positions which afforded him the opportunity to be engaged in community activities and events.  Tom and his wife, Tina, own several pieces of artwork by L.O. Griffith and Glen Cooper Henshaw as well as other Indiana artists.

David obtained his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.  He and his wife, Eleanor, are devotees of the arts, including serving on several boards and collecting historic Indiana art.  David’s interest in Nashville and the Guild began early because his mother and Carl Graf were cousins.  “To be a part of this organization is a dream, and one which brings untold joy in helping to preserve its legacy and to create stability for its current and future member artists.”